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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Ashling
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in East Ashling and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in East Ashling
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in East Ashling
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for second-day and after-party food and laid-back receptions.
Near East Ashling, 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. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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East Ashling: your questions answered
How far is East Ashling from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What time is best for the van?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in East Ashling?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Evening food at a East Ashling wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in East Ashling
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
Among the historic houses close to East Ashling are West Dean House (4 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.2 miles east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
East Ashling weddings: local tips
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Weddings in East Ashling are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Ashling to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Andrew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. It is worth telling train travellers that Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile north)
- 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