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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Billingshurst events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Billingshurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Planning an event in Billingshurst?
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Billingshurst
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. For informal weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A farm or garden wedding near Billingshurst suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Billingshurst
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Billingshurst, such as Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What affects the price in Billingshurst
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Billingshurst
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Getting married in Billingshurst?
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Billingshurst is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
The Mens nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Billingshurst suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Billingshurst are historic houses such as Old Place Manor (4.9 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
- Nearby schools include The Weald School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
Also in Billingshurst
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Billingshurst and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Billingshurst
Is Billingshurst close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Billingshurst?
Billingshurst has its own station: Billingshurst station.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At a December wedding in Billingshurst, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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