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Wedding fish and chip van in East Preston, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in East Preston.
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Wedding fish and chip van for East Preston events
About our wedding fish and chip van in East Preston
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. For weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In East Preston, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Preston? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or BN16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. In East Preston, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For weddings in East Preston, we plan 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 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Preston to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.3 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of BN16 and BN12. From The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near East Preston include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for East Preston
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is East Preston close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins 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 tell you what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Put bins near the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
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What else we do in East Preston
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Preston?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Preston
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod 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