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Wedding fish and chip van in Goddards Green, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Goddards Green and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Goddards Green
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Goddards Green
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. For anniversary celebrations and second-day and after-party food, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Goddards Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Goddards Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Goddards Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
Larger groups normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Goddards Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Goddards Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Edward the Confessor?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Weddings in Goddards Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For weddings in Goddards Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Goddards Green. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Goddards Green to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Goddards Green, such as St Edward the Confessor, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Goddards Green on the A2300, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Goddards Green we cover include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Goddards Green?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Goddards Green book the van for events such as:
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Nearby places to Goddards Green
Other occasions in Goddards Green
- 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