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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Pickhurst
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Pickhurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Pickhurst
About our wedding fish and chip van in Pickhurst
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Typical bookings include informal weddings and coastal-themed receptions, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Pickhurst frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pickhurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Pickhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
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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Common questions in Pickhurst
How far is Pickhurst from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Generally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Pickhurst will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Pickhurst are historic houses such as Old Place Manor (1.2 miles south) and Petworth House (4.1 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. 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.
For weddings in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Pickhurst, we also cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Pickhurst, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Pickhurst?
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
The Mens nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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