West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Arundel
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Arundel and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Arundel
About our wedding fish and chip van in Arundel
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and barn and farm weddings.
For a smaller place like Arundel, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your wedding in Arundel
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Trinity Congregational Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
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 normally the easier option.
Where the van can park in Arundel
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Arundel
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
FAQs for Arundel
Could you trade in Arundel Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Trinity Congregational Church: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you cover Arundel?
We do. Arundel is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Getting married in Arundel?
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For weddings in Arundel, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Arundel Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Historic houses near Arundel include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). 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 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of BN18 and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Arundel sits on or near the A27 and A284, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms (under half a mile east)
Also near Arundel
Other occasions in Arundel
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Arundel, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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