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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Earnley events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Earnley.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Earnley
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. For engagement celebrations and rustic farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Earnley have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Earnley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Earnley
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Earnley from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Earnley.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Earnley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Weddings in Earnley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Weddings in Earnley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Earnley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Earnley to Southampton (26 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Pilsey Island is close by, and the countryside around Earnley suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Earnley includes Pilsey Island.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Earnley?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
Whatever the occasion in Earnley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as Earnley Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Earnley
What else we do in Earnley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Earnley, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish 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