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Wedding fish and chip van in Adur, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Adur? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van for Adur events
What affects the price in Adur
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van in Adur, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Whether it is coastal-themed receptions and engagement celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
A wedding in a small place like Adur frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Adur hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Getting married in Adur?
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Adur or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For outdoor photos, Mill Hill is close by. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over the BN43 and BN15 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sussex Pad pub (0.9 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Adur questions
Is Adur close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Adur?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Events we cater in Adur
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Marrying at St Nicolas' Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
What else we do in Adur
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. In Adur, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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