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Wedding fish and chip van in East Worthing, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in East Worthing. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
Fresh fish and chips in East Worthing
Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Worthing
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. People in East Worthing book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Worthing to Brighton (10 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north. After a ceremony at a church like St George's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the coast within about a mile, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in BN11, BN14 and BN15, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wedding at a home on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside East Worthing, we cover Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near East Worthing include Davison Church of England High School for Girls (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Half Brick pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How our wedding fish and chip van works in East Worthing
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For coastal-themed receptions and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
A farm or garden wedding near East Worthing suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Towns and villages near East Worthing
Also in East Worthing
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Worthing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Worthing?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why East Worthing hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Worthing
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for East Worthing
Which station is closest to East Worthing?
The closest is East Worthing station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around East Worthing?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in East Worthing 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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