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Wedding fish and chip van in Burwash Common, East Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in Burwash Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
Planning an event in Burwash Common?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Burwash Common
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for pre-wedding get-togethers and food after the first dance.
Near Burwash Common, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Burwash Common?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burwash Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Within reach of Burwash Common are historic houses such as Bateman's (1.8 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in Burwash Common at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Burwash Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Burwash Common
Other occasions in Burwash Common
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For a wedding in Burwash Common, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Burwash Common. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Burwash Common, such as St Philip's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the TN19 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Burwash Common
Do you come out to small places like Burwash Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Burwash Common close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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