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Wedding fish and chip van in Shipton Green, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shipton Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Shipton Green events
Events we cater in Shipton Green
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shipton Green, people book us for events such as:
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
If you want countryside in your photos, Pilsey Island is not far.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Shipton Green
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Typical bookings include informal weddings and coastal-themed receptions, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Shipton Green have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
FAQs for Shipton Green
Is Shipton Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shipton Green?
Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shipton Green.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What affects the price in Shipton Green
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Shipton Green and the whole of West Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
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Shipton Green weddings: local tips
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Around Shipton Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Shipton Green to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like St Nicholas' Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: Bosham station is about 3.6 miles away. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover weddings in Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For a summer wedding in Shipton Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
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.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shipton Green
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish 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