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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ansty events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ansty.
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Ansty
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Wedding fish and chip van in Ansty, cooked to order
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. We are frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and food after the first dance, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Ansty frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Ansty (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Ansty questions
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.
Do you come out to small places like Ansty?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ansty.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens 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 confirm all the timings beforehand.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening food at a Ansty wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ansty
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Getting married in Ansty?
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Ansty, and we will plan access and set-up. Ansty is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow, and the countryside around Ansty suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Evangelist often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Ansty, we cover Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Ansty and the whole of West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Ansty
Other occasions in Ansty
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ansty?
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ansty and West Sussex:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Historic houses near Ansty include Ockenden Manor (1.2 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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