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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hardham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hardham and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning an event in Hardham?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Hardham
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it is barn weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hardham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hardham
Is Hardham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
When should evening food go out?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At a December wedding in Hardham, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hardham?
It’s food every generation enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hardham:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Hardham
Other occasions in Hardham
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Hardham weddings: local tips
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Hardham, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Hardham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hardham suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hardham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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