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Wedding fish and chip van in Houghton, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Houghton.
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Houghton
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Wedding fish and chip van in Houghton, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for food after the first dance and vow renewals and anniversaries.
Near Houghton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Houghton
Other occasions in Houghton
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Houghton
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Houghton book the van for events such as:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Amberley station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Houghton weddings: local tips
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Houghton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Houghton to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Houghton include Bignor Roman Villa (2.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Amberley Wild Brooks nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Houghton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area. We also bring the van to weddings in Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Houghton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset 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.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Houghton questions
Which station is closest to Houghton?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could you trade in Arundel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Should I sort the food myself?
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’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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