East Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Coleman's Hatch events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coleman's Hatch and across East Sussex.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
Occasions we serve in Coleman's Hatch
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
After a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
About our wedding fish and chip van in Coleman's Hatch
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Coleman's Hatch often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. People in Coleman's Hatch book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Coleman's Hatch to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Brickfield Meadow is not far. Within reach of Coleman's Hatch are historic houses such as Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coleman's Hatch include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Hatch Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a summer wedding in Coleman's Hatch, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Coleman's Hatch
Other occasions in Coleman's Hatch
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Is Coleman's Hatch too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Coleman's Hatch?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you come to Coleman's Hatch?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Coleman's Hatch is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
For event organisers in Coleman's Hatch
Organising a club, school or community event in Coleman's Hatch? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Coleman's Hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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