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Wedding fish and chip van in Aldingbourne, West Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in Aldingbourne: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Aldingbourne events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Aldingbourne
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Typical bookings include barn weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Aldingbourne, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Aldingbourne?
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
For guests travelling by train, Barnham station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Places near Aldingbourne
What else we do in Aldingbourne
Getting married in Aldingbourne?
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Aldingbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Aldingbourne to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Aldingbourne, such as The Parish Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (3.2 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Hook Lane and Park Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Aldingbourne we cover include Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1 mile east)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Questions from Aldingbourne
Can the van go 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 serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Generally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Plan bins by the hatch
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What affects the price in Aldingbourne
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Aldingbourne
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Golden-hour photos in Aldingbourne at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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