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Wedding fish and chip van in Charlton, West Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in Charlton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
Planning an event in Charlton?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Charlton
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For day-after gatherings and vow renewals and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charlton, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Charlton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Charlton weddings: local tips
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For weddings in Charlton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (24 miles away).
Marrying at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Levin Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings in Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Goes Free pub (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Charlton
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charlton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Historic houses near Charlton include West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
Charlton: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, sunset in Charlton is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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Where the van can park in Charlton
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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