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Wedding fish and chip van in Nutbourne, West Sussex

Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Nutbourne. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.

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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Nutbourne

At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and engagement parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.

Rural weddings around Nutbourne have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.

Area: Nutbourne (RH20)
Region: West Sussex
From the fryer: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote: Quoted for your event
Last updated: 24 October 2026

Where the van can park in Nutbourne

We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:

Somewhere close to where people will eat
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Light near the van and the queue for evening service

Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.

On the menu in Nutbourne

Cod and chips
Sausage and chips
Haddock and chips
Curry sauce
Mushy peas
Evening fish and chips

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Allergies and dietary needs

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:

Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Do not forget your suppliers
Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early

Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.

Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.

What a fish and chip van costs

There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:

How many people are eating
How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges
The day of the week

There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.

What we need to know

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

Dietary needs, with numbers
Where the event is
The date and time of the event
The spot you have in mind for the van

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.

Questions from Nutbourne

Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?

Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.

We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?

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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.

Do you do anything other than fish?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.

Can the van come to Nutbourne?

Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Nutbourne. To check your date, fill in our quote form.

Can you park on the road outside?

It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

What can guests choose from?

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 long does set-up take?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

How it works

Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Evening food at a Nutbourne wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.

Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
A picture 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.
Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

How to prepare

Plan where the queue will stand
Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Let us know the serving time

How to get a price

Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.

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Organising for someone else?

Organising a club, school or community event in Nutbourne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

Nutbourne weddings: local tips

Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Nutbourne. Nutbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.

Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Within reach of Nutbourne are historic houses such as Old Place Manor (1.8 miles west) and Parham House (3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.

Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wedding at a home on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).

Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.

Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile south)

Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?

Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.