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Wedding fish and chip van in Five Oaks, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Five Oaks.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Five Oaks
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Whether it is second-day and after-party food and evening wedding food, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Five Oaks have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Five Oaks, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Five Oaks
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Five Oaks, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your wedding in Five Oaks
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Whatever the occasion in Five Oaks, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning wedding fish and chips in Five Oaks
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Five Oaks will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Five Oaks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Weddings anywhere in RH14 start with a parking spot for the van. From Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Five Oaks, we also cover The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
Five Oaks: your questions answered
Is Five Oaks close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Five Oaks too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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