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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kirdford
Wedding fish and chip van in Kirdford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning an event in Kirdford?
Wedding fish and chip van in Kirdford, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We’re often asked to cater engagement parties and barn weddings, with cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Kirdford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Kirdford. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Events in Kirdford and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Perfect for your wedding in Kirdford
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
In Kirdford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Kirdford wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Common questions in Kirdford
How far is Kirdford from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
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.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Kirdford
Also in Kirdford
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Weddings in Kirdford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Kirdford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Kirdford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Kirdford are Petworth House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. For outdoor photos, The Mens is close by, and the countryside around Kirdford suits an outdoor reception.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
- 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