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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Colgate
Wedding fish and chip van in Colgate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Colgate
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Colgate
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is informal weddings and vow renewal parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Colgate, weddings are often 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 bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Places near Colgate
Other occasions in Colgate
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Where the van can park in Colgate
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Colgate
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Colgate. In Colgate, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Colgate, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Colgate
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
Marrying at St. Saviour's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Getting married in Colgate?
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. People in Colgate book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Tilgate Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are hoping for photos in Target Hill Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Anywhere in RH13 and RH12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Colgate, we also cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colgate include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Colgate
Could you trade in Target Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Colgate close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through 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