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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Houghton Green
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Houghton Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Fresh fish and chips in Houghton Green
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Houghton Green
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. For rustic farm weddings and seaside-themed weddings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Rural weddings around Houghton Green have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Events we cater in Houghton Green
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Houghton Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Michael? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Houghton Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Houghton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Houghton Green to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Within reach of Houghton Green are historic houses such as Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At a December wedding in Houghton Green, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Houghton Green
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Houghton Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Nearby places to Houghton Green
Other occasions in Houghton Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Houghton Green
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Houghton Green close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should evening food go out?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
- 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