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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Blackboys events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Blackboys.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
Book the van in Blackboys
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Blackboys
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewal parties and laid-back receptions, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Blackboys often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Blackboys?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Blackboys, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with a few details 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Blackboys, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Weddings in Blackboys: venues, ceremonies and travel
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Blackboys to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Blackboys is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Selwyns Wood is not far, and the countryside around Blackboys suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Passingworth Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Blackboys, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in TN22, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wedding on streets such as High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B2102, Blackboys is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Blackboys, we also cover Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Blackboys Inn (within half a mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Blackboys
More for events in Blackboys
Where the van can park in Blackboys
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Blackboys: your questions answered
Is Blackboys close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
- 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