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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Portslade events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Portslade and across West Sussex.
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Fresh fish and chips in Portslade
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Portslade
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and relaxed, informal receptions, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
A farm or garden wedding near Portslade suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Portslade
Other occasions in Portslade
How it works
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. At a December wedding in Portslade, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Weddings in Portslade: venues, ceremonies and travel
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Around Portslade, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Portslade is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van.
Thundersbarrow Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. It’s worth telling train travellers that Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Portslade is on the A293, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
A little further out are British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Portslade includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Portslade include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Portslade hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Portslade
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Portslade
Is Portslade close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Portslade?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Portslade?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Whatever the occasion in Portslade, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (within half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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