West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Hampnett
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in East Hampnett. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in East Hampnett?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in East Hampnett
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and informal weddings, with curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near East Hampnett, weddings are frequently 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 serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in East Hampnett
How far is East Hampnett from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to East Hampnett?
Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Places near East Hampnett
What else we do in East Hampnett
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in East Hampnett?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Hampnett and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
- Rustic farm weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that Barnham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In East Hampnett, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning wedding fish and chips in East Hampnett
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around East Hampnett, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from East Hampnett to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Levin Down is not far. Among the historic houses close to East Hampnett are Goodwood House (2.4 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hampnett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside East Hampnett, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around East Hampnett includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Hampnett?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why East Hampnett hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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