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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Nuthurst events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Nuthurst and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in Nuthurst
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Wedding fish and chip van in Nuthurst, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for coastal-themed receptions and marquee and garden weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Nuthurst often 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nuthurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Nuthurst?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can the van park in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Weddings in Nuthurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Nuthurst as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Nuthurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Leonardslee, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Nuthurst suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We also bring the van to weddings in Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Nuthurst
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, sunset in Nuthurst 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For event organisers in Nuthurst
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Nuthurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why Nuthurst hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Nuthurst and across West Sussex
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Nuthurst
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
These are some of the bookings we take around Nuthurst:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Andrew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Towns and villages near Nuthurst
Also in Nuthurst
- 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