West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kingston Gorse
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Kingston Gorse and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Kingston Gorse
Where the van can park in Kingston Gorse
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Kingston Gorse
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Kingston Gorse, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We are frequently asked to cater second-day and after-party food and barn weddings, with mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Kingston Gorse, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Kingston Gorse, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Kingston Gorse questions
Is Kingston Gorse close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Kingston Gorse?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Put bins near the van
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Getting married in Kingston Gorse?
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. In and around Kingston Gorse, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingston Gorse include Ecclesden Manor (1.8 miles north). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. It’s worth telling train travellers that Goring-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston Gorse, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Kingston Gorse, we also cover West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Kingston Gorse include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Kingston Gorse include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1.4 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kingston Gorse hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Kingston Gorse
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Kingston Gorse?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
Whatever the occasion in Kingston Gorse, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
If you want countryside in your photos, Highdown Hill is not far.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Kingston Gorse, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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- 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