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Wedding fish and chip van in East Lavant, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in East Lavant? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Wedding fish and chip van for East Lavant events
Getting married in East Lavant?
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover East Lavant as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Lavant to Southampton (27 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Stoke Down, and the countryside around East Lavant suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near East Lavant include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Wedding fish and chip van in East Lavant, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Whether it is day-after gatherings and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural weddings around East Lavant have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books wedding fish and chip van in East Lavant?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Lavant?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in East Lavant. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why East Lavant hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in East Lavant is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from East Lavant
How far is East Lavant from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like East Lavant?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
- 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