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Wedding fish and chip van in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Alfold Bars and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold Bars
About our wedding fish and chip van in Alfold Bars
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. Whether it is weddings with a seaside feel and wedding after-parties, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Alfold Bars, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Nearby places to Alfold Bars
What else we do in Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars weddings: local tips
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Alfold Bars, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Alfold Bars. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Fir Tree Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you want countryside in your photos, Shillinglee Lake is not far.
Weddings anywhere in RH14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Alfold Bars, we cover Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
The countryside around Alfold Bars includes Shillinglee Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At a December wedding in Alfold Bars, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding fish and chip van in Alfold Bars?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Laid-back receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Where the van can park in Alfold Bars
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
What affects the price in Alfold Bars
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Alfold Bars, and we will check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Alfold Bars
Do you come out to small places like Alfold Bars?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van come to Alfold Bars?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Alfold Bars and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Alfold Bars?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
- 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