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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Magham Down
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Magham Down and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Magham Down
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Magham Down
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and seaside-themed weddings, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Magham Down have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At a December wedding in Magham Down, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Magham Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Events in Magham Down and across East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Magham Down?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
Couples marrying at local churches such as Emmanuel often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Weddings in Magham Down: venues, ceremonies and travel
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Magham Down, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Magham Down include Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in BN27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put bins near the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What affects the price in Magham Down
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Questions from Magham Down
Do you come out to small places like Magham Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Magham Down from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Magham Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Magham Down is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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