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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashton Green, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashton Green and the surrounding area.
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Ashton Green?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Ashton Green
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. For relaxed, informal receptions and coastal-themed receptions, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ashton Green, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Events we cater in Ashton Green
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ashton Green book the van for events such as:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashton Green
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Ashton Green from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Ashton Green and across East Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
Ashton Green weddings: local tips
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashton Green and the surrounding area. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Cliffe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Among the historic houses close to Ashton Green are Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west) and Glynde Place (1.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. 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.
Anywhere in BN8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Neaves Lane and Potato Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Ashton Green, we cover Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
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Also in Ashton Green
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At a December wedding in Ashton Green, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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