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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hickstead events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hickstead? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Hickstead
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hickstead
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for engagement celebrations and day-after gatherings.
Rural weddings around Hickstead have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Hickstead: your questions answered
Is Hickstead close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hickstead too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Usually most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Perfect for your wedding in Hickstead
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hickstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve isn’t far, and the countryside around Hickstead suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Hickstead
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter weddings in Hickstead are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. People in Hickstead book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hickstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Burgess Hill station is about 3.1 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hickstead, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH17 and BN6, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hickstead, we also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
- 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