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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Crabtree events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Crabtree? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
A chip van near Crabtree
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Crabtree
Can the van park in Leonardslee?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Crabtree close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What time is best for the van?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Wedding fish and chip van in Crabtree, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Whether it’s marquee and garden weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Crabtree, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crabtree?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Crabtree, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Perfect for your wedding in Crabtree
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
These are some of the bookings we take in Crabtree and West Sussex:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Marrying at Old Church House the Glebe? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Also in Crabtree
Weddings in Crabtree: venues, ceremonies and travel
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the RH13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Crabtree include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. For outdoor photos, Knepp Wildland is close by.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Crabtree includes Knepp Wildland.
- 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