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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Rackham
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Rackham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement celebrations
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Rackham
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. We are often asked to cater barn weddings and engagement celebrations, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Rackham, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Rackham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter weddings in Rackham are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Rackham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Rackham: your questions answered
Could you trade in Parham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Do you come to Rackham?
We do. Rackham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rackham
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. People in Rackham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Rackham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Amberley station is about 1.9 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH20 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Also near Rackham
Also in Rackham
Perfect for your wedding in Rackham
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Marrying at Church of St Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- 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