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Wedding fish and chip van in Compton, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Compton and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Compton
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Compton
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee or garden and second-day and after-party food, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Compton, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
FAQs for Compton
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Compton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What time is best for the van?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Compton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west. For outdoor photos, Compton Down is close by. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over PO18. Whether your wedding is on Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Compton we cover include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Compton, 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 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Compton?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Compton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
Places near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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