West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Rudgwick
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Rudgwick and across West Sussex.
- Barn weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Rudgwick
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Rudgwick
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and seaside-themed weddings, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Rudgwick, weddings are frequently 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a summer wedding in Rudgwick, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Other occasions in Rudgwick
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Rudgwick to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Marrying at Holy Trinity Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Rudgwick, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Schools near Rudgwick include Pennthorpe School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Rudgwick
Is Rudgwick too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Rudgwick?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Rudgwick and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Rudgwick?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
For guests travelling by train, Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- 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