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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Magham Down events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Magham Down? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Magham Down
Fish and chip van for events in Magham Down, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. For charity fundraisers and community events and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips.
A fête near Magham Down might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Magham Down
Do you come out to small places like Magham Down?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Magham Down?
Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Magham Down?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Magham Down
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Winter fairs in Magham Down are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Magham Down hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Magham Down and the whole of East Sussex
Event catering near Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Magham Down as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Magham Down is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Magham Down to Brighton (18 miles away).
A summer fête at Emmanuel is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hailsham Community College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Magham Down, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in BN27, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Old Road and Nodes Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Magham Down, we also cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Occasions we serve in Magham Down
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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