West Sussex · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Selsfield Common.
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
A chip van near Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Selsfield Common?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Wedding fish and chip van in Selsfield Common, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and marquee and garden weddings, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Near Selsfield Common, 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. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Selsfield Common
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Selsfield Common
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Selsfield Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Within reach of Selsfield Common are historic houses such as Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles east) and Priest House (1.4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, sunset in Selsfield Common is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Selsfield Common, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Selsfield Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning wedding fish and chips in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Selsfield Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Leonard often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Selsfield Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH19 postcode area. Selsfield Common sits on or near the B2028, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Selsfield Common includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Selsfield Common
What else we do in Selsfield Common
- 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