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Wedding fish and chip van in Bilsham, West Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Bilsham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Bilsham events
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bilsham
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and pre-wedding get-togethers.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bilsham, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bilsham questions
Can you serve after a service at Bilsham Chapel?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to Bilsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bilsham is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bilsham.
How many portions do we need?
Usually most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Bilsham is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Bilsham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Bilsham?
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you are marrying at a church near Bilsham, such as Bilsham Chapel, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
What affects the price in Bilsham
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bilsham
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bilsham and nearby villages. Bilsham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bilsham to Brighton (21 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for WWT Arundel, and the countryside around Bilsham suits an outdoor reception. It’s worth telling train travellers that Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in BN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Bilsham, we cover Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Bilsham
More for events in Bilsham
- 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