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Wedding fish and chip van in Lower Dicker, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lower Dicker.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Lower Dicker?
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Lower Dicker, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lower Dicker
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater food after the first dance and marquee and garden weddings.
Rural weddings around Lower Dicker have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Lower Dicker, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lower Dicker hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your wedding in Lower Dicker
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Lower Dicker book the van for occasions like:
- Food after the first dance
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Lower Dicker weddings: local tips
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. People in Lower Dicker book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lower Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lower Dicker are Horselunges Manor (1.2 miles east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Couples marrying at local churches such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lower Dicker, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in BN27, we can bring the van to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Plan bins by the hatch
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Questions from Lower Dicker
How far is Lower Dicker from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Dicker?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Lower Dicker?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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