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Wedding fish and chip van in East Lavington, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in East Lavington.
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for East Lavington events
Weddings in East Lavington: venues, ceremonies and travel
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Around East Lavington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. East Lavington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from East Lavington to Guildford (22 miles away).
Graffham Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Within reach of East Lavington are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in GU28, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside East Lavington, we also cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
About our wedding fish and chip van in East Lavington
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and relaxed, informal receptions.
A wedding in a small place like East Lavington frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- East Lavington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Lavington
More for events in East Lavington
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Events we cater in East Lavington
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Lavington, people book us for events such as:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewal parties
- Rustic farm weddings
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Peter or The Parish Church of St Giles? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
East Lavington questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in East Lavington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Lavington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Golden-hour photos in East Lavington at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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