West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Coolham events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Coolham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Coolham?
Questions from Coolham
What’s the nearest station to Coolham?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Coolham 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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Coolham
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and seaside-themed weddings, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Coolham, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coolham?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in Coolham and across West Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Coolham?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Coolham, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Towns and villages near Coolham
More for events in Coolham
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coolham to Brighton (16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Mission Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. For outdoor photos, Knepp Wildland is close by.
Wherever your wedding is in RH13, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Coolham, we also cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coolham includes Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Selsey Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter weddings in Coolham are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coolham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re 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.
- 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