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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hammerwood
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hammerwood and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
A chip van near Hammerwood
Hammerwood weddings: local tips
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Hammerwood will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hammerwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hammerwood to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Stephen, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Within reach of Hammerwood are historic houses such as Hammerwood Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in RH19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Hammerwood
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For informal weddings and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hammerwood, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Hammerwood
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Hammerwood
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hammerwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hammerwood
Do you come out to small places like Hammerwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Stephen?
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 you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What time will you serve?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Hammerwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hammerwood is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Hammerwood at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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