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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Durfold Wood
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Durfold Wood and across West Sussex.
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Durfold Wood
Common questions in Durfold Wood
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Durfold Wood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cover Durfold Wood?
We do. We serve events in Durfold Wood and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What time is best for the van?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Durfold Wood
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and barn weddings.
Near Durfold Wood, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 nobody has to miss the wedding.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Durfold Wood
What else we do in Durfold Wood
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Durfold Wood, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Perfect for your wedding in Durfold Wood
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
Marrying at Holy Trinity Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Durfold Wood weddings: local tips
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings in Durfold Wood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Shillinglee Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in RH14, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). The countryside around Durfold Wood includes Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What affects the price in Durfold Wood
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Durfold Wood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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