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West Sussex · England

Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Lumley events

Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lumley and across West Sussex.

Evening wedding food
Seaside-themed weddings
Rustic farm weddings

Wedding fish and chip van in Lumley

Wedding fish and chip van in Lumley, cooked to order

Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. We are frequently asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and barn and farm weddings, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.

Rural weddings around Lumley 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.

A white-clothed table set out on a garden lawn

Location: Lumley (PO10)
County: West Sussex
From the fryer: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:

The day of the week
The number of meals
Access and parking
Distance and any road charges

The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.

Getting an accurate quote

The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:

Your date and serving time
A photo of the parking spot
Where the van would park
Allergies and diets you know about

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

Diets, allergies and planning

Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Put bins near the van
Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early

After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.

Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.

For event organisers in Lumley

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

Planning wedding fish and chips in Lumley

Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Weddings in Lumley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.

If you are marrying at a church near Lumley, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Lumley are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.

We take the van to weddings all over the PO10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Lumley Road and Northlands Park, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).

A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).

Local schools include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
Pubs nearby include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (less than half a mile south)

Map of Lumley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Food your guests will love

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.

Sausage and chips

A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.

Perfect for your wedding in Lumley

A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.

In Lumley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:

Evening wedding food
Coastal-themed receptions
Garden and marquee receptions
Barn weddings

For guests travelling by train, Emsworth station is in Lumley itself.

What your quote should include

VAT, if it applies
What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How many hours the van serves
Exactly what’s included in the price

Our booking checklist

How the day works

You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Golden-hour photos in Lumley at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.

Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
We come back with availability and a clear price.
We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
We leave the spot as we found it.

Before we arrive

Share the timings for the day
Give us your final numbers and allergies
Let us know who to talk to on the day

Ask for a quote

It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.

Ask for a quote

Planning help

Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lumley

What about events near the coast?

Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.

What’s the nearest station to Lumley?

Emsworth station, in Lumley itself.

How quickly can you serve everyone?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.

What does it cost to hire the van?

It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

Where can the van park?

Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

What time is best for the van?

Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.

Is there something for children?

Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.

Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?

Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.