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Wedding fish and chip van in High Cross, East Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in High Cross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near High Cross
How our wedding fish and chip van works in High Cross
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and vow renewal parties.
A wedding in a small place like High Cross frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- High Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for High Cross
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Denys: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is High Cross from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including High Cross.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
A chip van compared with other options
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wedding in High Cross
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, sunset in High Cross is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your 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.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning wedding fish and chips in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In and around High Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (21 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Crowborough station is about 1.8 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Denys, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of High Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in TN6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. High Cross sits on or near the B2101, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near High Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
What affects the price in High Cross
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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