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Wedding fish and chip van in John's Cross, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in John's Cross.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in John's Cross
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in John's Cross
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We are often asked to cater informal weddings and barn and farm weddings, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around John's Cross 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. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from John's Cross
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to John's Cross?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in John's Cross
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Informal weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In John's Cross, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Count suppliers working late
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Weddings in John's Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in John's Cross, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. John's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from John's Cross to Brighton (28 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Senlac Hill is not far. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.1 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in TN32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). The countryside around John's Cross includes Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in John's Cross
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally 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