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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Rotherbridge
Wedding fish and chip van in Rotherbridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Rotherbridge
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Rotherbridge
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for garden and marquee receptions and barn weddings.
Near Rotherbridge, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. 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 is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Rotherbridge (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rotherbridge
Rotherbridge is about 8 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We cover Rotherbridge as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Rotherbridge to Guildford (19 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Pulborough station is about 4.8 miles away. If you want countryside in your photos, Graffham Common isn’t far, and the countryside around Rotherbridge suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Kilsham Lane and Rotherbridge Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Petworth (1 mile north-east), Haslingbourne (1 mile east), Tillington (1 mile north), Upperton (2 miles north) and Hampers Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.1 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Rotherbridge includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Rotherbridge and across West Sussex
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Golden-hour photos in Rotherbridge at midsummer come around 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- 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 will check availability straight away.
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Events we cater in Rotherbridge
It is food every generation enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Rotherbridge book the van for events such as:
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (1.2 miles north-east) and Bignor Roman Villa (3.7 miles south). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
The cost per head usually 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.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Rotherbridge
Also in Rotherbridge
Rotherbridge questions
Do you come out to small places like Rotherbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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