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Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Oak, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Broad Oak.
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Broad Oak
Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Oak, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Broad Oak often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broad Oak. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Flatropers Wood is not far. After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St George, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park. From Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the B2089, Broad Oak is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Broad Oak we cover include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Winter weddings in Broad Oak are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Broad Oak
Can you serve near the sea around Broad Oak?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Broad Oak hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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