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Wedding fish and chip van in Five Ash Down, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Five Ash Down? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
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Wedding fish and chip van in Five Ash Down, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and informal weddings, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Five Ash Down often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Five Ash Down hosts choose us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Five Ash Down
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Five Ash Down
Do you come out to small places like Five Ash Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Five Ash Down?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Five Ash Down?
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Five Ash Down book the van for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Brickfield Meadow.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Five Ash Down, 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Getting married in Five Ash Down?
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In and around Five Ash Down, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. After a ceremony at a church like Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Five Ash Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN22 postcode area. From Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Five Ash Down we cover include High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Five Ash Down
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Five Ash Down
Also in Five Ash Down
- 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