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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hankham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Hankham.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
Book the van in Hankham
Events we cater in Hankham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hankham, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Wedding fish and chip van in Hankham, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for garden and marquee receptions and laid-back receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Hankham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Hankham and the whole of East Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hankham
Is Hankham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hankham?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Winter weddings in Hankham are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get 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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Getting married in Hankham?
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Hankham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. If you want countryside in your photos, Combe Hill isn’t far. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hankham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in BN24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Hankham
More for events in Hankham
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hankham
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
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