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Wedding fish and chip van in Ford, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ford and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Ford
Wedding fish and chip van in Ford, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We’re often asked to cater barn and farm weddings and laid-back receptions, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Ford have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, sunset in Ford is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Ford
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Ford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Andrew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Ford and across West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and the cost guide.
Ford weddings: local tips
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Ford come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ford to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Within reach of Ford are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (4.8 miles east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. For guests travelling by train, Ford station serves Ford directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in BN18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Ford, we also cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you will find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Ford
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Where the van can park in Ford
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ford
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What else we do in Ford
- 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