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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Magham Down events
We bring a fish and chip van to Magham Down and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Magham Down
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Magham Down. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and care home visits.
Somewhere like Magham Down, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your event in Magham Down
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
In Magham Down and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Polegate station is about 4.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light matters for evening service: around Magham Down, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Magham Down
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Magham Down hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Magham Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Magham Down
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Magham Down
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Towns and villages near Magham Down
What else we do in Magham Down
A fish and chip van in Magham Down: local details
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Magham Down, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Magham Down are Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. PTAs at schools such as Hailsham Community College often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Old Road and Nodes Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Magham Down questions
Is Magham Down too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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