East Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Silver Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Silver Hill.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Silver Hill
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Silver Hill
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and weddings with a seaside feel, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Silver Hill, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Talk to us about evening numbers
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Evening food at a Silver Hill wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
FAQs for Silver Hill
What’s the nearest station to Silver Hill?
Etchingham station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Silver Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
Do you come to Silver Hill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Silver Hill and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Nearby places to Silver Hill
Also in Silver Hill
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Silver Hill
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wedding after-parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Silver Hill weddings: local tips
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Silver Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Silver Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Silver Hill include Bateman's (4.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in TN19, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Silver Hill, we also cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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