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Wedding fish and chip van in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Furnace Wood? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Laid-back receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van for Furnace Wood events
Occasions we serve in Furnace Wood
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
In Furnace Wood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
It’s worth telling train travellers that East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
Wedding fish and chip van in Furnace Wood, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and food after the first dance.
There is something special about a country wedding near Furnace Wood, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, sunset in Furnace Wood 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Furnace Wood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Furnace Wood?
East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Furnace Wood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Furnace Wood
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Furnace Wood will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Hedgecourt Lake isn’t far. Within reach of Furnace Wood are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (3 miles south-east) and Standen (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Furnace Wood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in RH19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Furnace Wood, we cover Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Furnace Wood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Furnace Wood hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Furnace Wood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
- 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