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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Graffham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Graffham.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning an event in Graffham?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Graffham
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it’s seaside-themed weddings and laid-back receptions, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Graffham, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Graffham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, sunset in Graffham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Graffham?
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Graffham to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Giles? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Among the historic houses close to Graffham are Cowdray House (3.5 miles north-west) and Bignor Roman Villa (4.1 miles south-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Graffham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the GU28 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Graffham include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodman pub (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What the van needs
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:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Graffham
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
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.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Graffham?
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Graffham and West Sussex:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Graffham Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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