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Wedding fish and chip van in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Maplehurst and across West Sussex.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Maplehurst
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Maplehurst are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Maplehurst, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and informal weddings, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Maplehurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins near the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Maplehurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Maplehurst, such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Knepp Wildland.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Maplehurst we cover include Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Maplehurst include Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Maplehurst
What else we do in Maplehurst
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Maplehurst questions
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Maplehurst close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you come to Maplehurst?
We do. Maplehurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Maplehurst.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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