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Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Broad Oak. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Broad Oak
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Broad Oak
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside-themed weddings and barn weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Broad Oak, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Broad Oak
It is food every generation enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Broad Oak:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At a December wedding in Broad Oak, 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 9:15pm.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Getting married in Broad Oak?
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Weddings in Broad Oak are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Broad Oak are historic houses such as Bateman's (4.2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Selwyns Wood, and the countryside around Broad Oak suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN21, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Broad Oak, we cover Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broad Oak?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Broad Oak
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Service time
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
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More for events in Broad Oak
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Ebenezer Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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