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Wedding fish and chip van in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fishbourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Fishbourne
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Fishbourne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Fishbourne
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. We are often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a smaller place like Fishbourne, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For weddings in Fishbourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Stoke Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Fishbourne suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Fishbourne include Goodwood House (3.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Here we cover the PO19 and PO18 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Fishbourne we cover include Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Fishbourne?
It is food every generation enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Fishbourne:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Fishbourne questions
What’s the nearest station to Fishbourne?
Fishbourne station, in Fishbourne itself.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fishbourne.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At a December wedding in Fishbourne, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fishbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Places near Fishbourne
More for events in Fishbourne
- 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