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Wedding fish and chip van in Crawley, West Sussex
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Crawley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Planning an event in Crawley?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Crawley
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and day-after gatherings, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Crawley, couples choose venues, gardens and marquees. Whichever you choose, we will agree the van’s spot with the venue. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Count suppliers working late
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Weddings in Crawley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Crawley is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Crawley to Brighton (19 miles away).
Marrying at Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. If you are hoping for photos in Tilgate Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Weddings anywhere in RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A23 and A264, Crawley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Crawley we cover include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Crawley include St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Hotel (less than half a mile north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Crawley hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Crawley
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Towns and villages near Crawley
What else we do in Crawley
FAQs for Crawley
We’re gathering after a service at Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Crawley?
Crawley has its own station: Crawley station.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to Crawley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crawley is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Crawley?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Crawley:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
Tilgate Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Crawley suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Crawley, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
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
- 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