East Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Forest Row
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Forest Row? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wedding after-parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in Forest Row?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Forest Row
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it is day-after gatherings and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Forest Row suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Forest Row (RH18)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Forest Row
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
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What else we do in Forest Row
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Forest Row
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where the van can park in Forest Row
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Evening food at a Forest Row wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Forest Row?
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. People in Forest Row book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Forest Row is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Forest Row to Brighton (19 miles away).
Marrying at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Nearby historic houses include Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of East Sussex takes in RH18, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Forest Row we cover include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Count suppliers working late
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Common questions in Forest Row
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What affects the price in Forest Row
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Forest Row, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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