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Wedding fish and chip van in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Shoreham-by-Sea. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Shoreham-by-Sea events
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Wedding fish and chip van in Shoreham-by-Sea, fried fresh
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and laid-back receptions.
In a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That is ideal for evening fish and chips: we park close to the reception. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shoreham-by-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Is Shoreham-by-Sea close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evening food at a Shoreham-by-Sea wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN43 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Shoreham-by-Sea
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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What else we do in Shoreham-by-Sea
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Occasions we serve in Shoreham-by-Sea
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Shoreham Beach isn’t far.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Shoreham-by-Sea is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Shoreham-by-Sea are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (2.3 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Guests coming by rail will want to know that there is a station right in Shoreham-by-Sea: Shoreham-By-Sea station. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in BN43, BN15 and BN42 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Shoreham-by-Sea include the A27 and A259, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shoreham-by-Sea include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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