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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chiddingly
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chiddingly and the surrounding area.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Chiddingly
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Chiddingly
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and evening wedding food, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Chiddingly have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Chiddingly, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chiddingly
Is Chiddingly close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come 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 take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
What time is best for the van?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Chiddingly
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Chiddingly
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Chiddingly?
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For weddings in Chiddingly, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Selwyns Wood. Marrying at The Parish Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chiddingly, we also cover Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chiddingly include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (less than half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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