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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Kilnwood Vale events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kilnwood Vale and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Kilnwood Vale?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Kilnwood Vale
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. For engagement parties and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Kilnwood Vale, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Kilnwood Vale and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Golden-hour photos in Kilnwood Vale 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kilnwood Vale
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Kilnwood Vale weddings: local tips
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Weddings in Kilnwood Vale are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kilnwood Vale is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Tilgate Lake. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kilnwood Vale, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over RH12 and RH11. Local streets include Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A264 close by, Kilnwood Vale is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Kilnwood Vale we cover include Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Kilnwood Vale? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Perfect for your wedding in Kilnwood Vale
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
After a ceremony at a church like St Francis' Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
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FAQs for Kilnwood Vale
Which station is closest to Kilnwood Vale?
Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Is Kilnwood Vale too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Kilnwood Vale?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Working with your venue
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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