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Wedding fish and chip van in Five Ashes, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Five Ashes.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Five Ashes?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Five Ashes
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings in Five Ashes come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. For outdoor photos, Selwyns Wood is close by. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in TN20, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Five Ashes, we also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Five Ashes includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Skippers Hill Manor School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Five Ashes, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Five Ashes 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What else we do in Five Ashes
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At a December wedding in Five Ashes, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Five Ashes? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Five Ashes
How far is Five Ashes from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Five Ashes?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Five Ashes and the whole of East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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