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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Arlington events
Wedding fish and chip van in Arlington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food after the first dance
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in Arlington
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Arlington
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. For informal weddings and food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Arlington, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Arlington. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Arlington
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Arlington weddings: local tips
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Arlington is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Arlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Arlington to Brighton (14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Pancras often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arlington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in BN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Arlington, we also cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
A little further out are Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, sunset in Arlington is about 9:15pm, 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.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Arlington
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Pancras: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Arlington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Arlington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Arlington is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Events we cater in Arlington
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Historic houses near Arlington include Michelham Priory (1.5 miles north-east) and Alfriston Clergy House (3.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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