West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Shipley
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shipley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Shipley
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Shipley
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater vow renewal parties and wedding after-parties.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shipley, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Shipley (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Shipley and the whole of West Sussex
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner 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
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shipley
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Shipley, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Shipley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your wedding is in RH13, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Church Close and School Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Shipley, we cover Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
The countryside around Shipley includes Knepp Wildland.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Shipley, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Shipley
It’s food every generation enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shipley, people book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Shipley
We are gathering after a service at The Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Shipley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
More for events in Shipley
- 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