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Christmas party fish and chips in Maynard's Green, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Maynard's Green and across East Sussex.
- End-of-year club parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
Planning an event in Maynard's Green?
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Maynard's Green, so put the van where there is good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Maynard's Green, cooked to order
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We are often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and end-of-year club parties, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Maynard's Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Maynard's Green
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Maynard's Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Maynards Green Community Primary School, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Maynard's Green, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the B2203 close by, Maynard's Green is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Maynard's Green, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Maynard's Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles north)
FAQs for Maynard's Green
Is Maynard's Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Maynard's Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Maynard's Green
What else we do in Maynard's Green
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Maynard's Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Maynard's Green
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your Christmas party in Maynard's Green
It is relaxed and fun.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
The B2203 make Maynard's Green easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch