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Wedding fish and chip van in Old Shoreham, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Old Shoreham.
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
A chip van near Old Shoreham
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Shoreham
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For barn and farm weddings and seaside-themed weddings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural weddings around Old Shoreham have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Old Shoreham?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Shoreham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Old Shoreham
What else we do in Old Shoreham
What affects the price in Old Shoreham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Shoreham?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- We cover Old Shoreham and the whole of West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Old Shoreham questions
Do you come out to small places like Old Shoreham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Old Shoreham?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Old Shoreham?
We do. We serve events in Old Shoreham and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in Old Shoreham at midsummer come around 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Old Shoreham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Shoreham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Old Shoreham, such as St Nicolas' Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For outdoor photos, Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve is close by. With the coast within about a mile, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in BN43, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Old Shoreham include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Amsterdam pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 normally the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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