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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Monk's Gate
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Monk's Gate. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Monk's Gate events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Monk's Gate
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. For informal weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Monk's Gate frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, sunset in Monk's Gate is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Monk's Gate to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Monk's Gate to Brighton (16 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Leonardslee, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Warnham LNR, and the countryside around Monk's Gate suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH13 postcode area. From Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Monk's Gate we cover include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Monk's Gate
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Monk's Gate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Monk's Gate
Could you trade in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Monk's Gate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you cover Monk's Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Monk's Gate is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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