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Wedding fish and chip van in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Mannings Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Mannings Heath
Wedding fish and chip van in Mannings Heath, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it is engagement celebrations and second-day and after-party food, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Mannings Heath, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Mannings Heath
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
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
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Do you come out to small places like Mannings Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mannings Heath?
Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you cover Mannings Heath?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mannings Heath and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Perfect for your wedding in Mannings Heath
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Mannings Heath is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Mannings Heath? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning wedding fish and chips in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Mannings Heath as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Mannings Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Good Shepherd often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Warnham LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Mannings Heath suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of RH13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mannings Heath, we also cover Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Mannings Heath includes Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dun Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Mannings Heath
More for events in Mannings Heath
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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