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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Filching
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Filching and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Planning an event in Filching?
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Filching
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Typical bookings include vow renewals and anniversaries and marquee and garden weddings, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Filching, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Filching (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Filching
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the BN26 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Filching is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Filching to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Within reach of Filching are historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. It’s worth telling train travellers that Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in BN26, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Filching, we cover Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Filching includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Filching
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In Filching, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Filching
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Filching? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Filching
Also in Filching
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Filching
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
FAQs for Filching
Do you come out to small places like Filching?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Filching?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Occasions we serve in Filching
It is food every generation enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Filching and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
Marrying at The Parish Church of Saint Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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