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Wedding fish and chip van in Maudlin, West Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in Maudlin: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
Book the van in Maudlin
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter weddings in Maudlin are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get 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. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Maudlin, fried fresh
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. 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 anniversary celebrations and engagement celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Maudlin, 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. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Maudlin
Do you come out to small places like Maudlin?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
How fast is service?
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.
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 come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
More for events in Maudlin
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Events we cater in Maudlin
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Historic houses near Maudlin include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Getting married in Maudlin?
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Maudlin, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Maudlin. Maudlin is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Levin Down isn’t far, and the countryside around Maudlin suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Maudlin, we cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Maudlin includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- 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