West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Coates events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Coates. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Coates?
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Wedding fish and chip van in Coates, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed weddings and relaxed, informal receptions.
Rural weddings around Coates 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Coates. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Coates and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Coates
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coates? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Coates
How far is Coates from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Coates?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
What else we do in Coates
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Coates?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coates and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning wedding fish and chips in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For weddings in Coates, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Coates. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coates to Guildford (20 miles away).
Bignor Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Among the historic houses close to Coates are Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Coates we cover include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Coates, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
- 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