West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Forge Wood
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Forge Wood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Forge Wood
Wedding fish and chip van in Forge Wood, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewal parties and day-after gatherings.
Weddings in a place like Forge Wood often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Forge Wood
How far is Forge Wood from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van come to Forge Wood?
We do. We serve events in Forge Wood and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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Other occasions in Forge Wood
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Forge Wood hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Forge Wood and the whole of West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically 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. Winter weddings in Forge Wood are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Forge Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. People in Forge Wood book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Forge Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Worth Park Gardens, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Tilgate Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in RH10 and RH6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Forge Wood we cover include Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Forge Wood include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Forge Wood
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Three Bridges station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
- 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