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Wedding fish and chip van in Cripp's Corner, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cripp's Corner? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Book the van in Cripp's Corner
Wedding fish and chip van in Cripp's Corner, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. We are frequently asked to cater barn weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cripp's Corner, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Places near Cripp's Corner
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How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Golden-hour photos in Cripp's Corner at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Cripp's Corner
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cripp's Corner
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cripp's Corner
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For weddings in Cripp's Corner, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Cripp's Corner is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Senlac Hill, and the countryside around Cripp's Corner suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Marks Staplecross often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Cripp's Corner includes Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Cripp's Corner
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (1.5 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cripp's Corner
What’s the nearest station to Cripp's Corner?
Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cripp's Corner?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your 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