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Wedding fish and chip van in Slaugham, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Slaugham.
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Slaugham?
Events we cater in Slaugham
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Slaugham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.3 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Wedding fish and chip van in Slaugham, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Whether it’s engagement parties and food after the first dance, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Slaugham, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Slaugham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Slaugham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Slaugham
How far is Slaugham from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Slaugham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park near the barn?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Slaugham
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Slaugham and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (1.8 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. After a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
We serve weddings across the RH17 postcode area. For weddings just outside Slaugham, we cover Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include Carpenter's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
- 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