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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Iping
Wedding fish and chip van in Iping: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Iping?
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Wedding fish and chip van in Iping, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and evening wedding food.
Rural weddings around Iping have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Iping (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Iping
- No kitchen needed
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Iping is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Getting married in Iping?
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For weddings in Iping, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Iping. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Iping and Stedham Commons, and the countryside around Iping suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Iping include Midhurst Rother College (2.2 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put bins near the van
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Iping?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Iping book the van for occasions like:
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Iping are Cowdray House (2.5 miles east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
FAQs for Iping
How far is Iping from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Iping?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 5 miles away.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
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.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Iping.
What affects the price in Iping
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Iping
- 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