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Wedding fish and chip van in Slinfold, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Slinfold. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Slinfold
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Wedding fish and chip van in Slinfold, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Typical bookings include coastal-themed receptions and marquee and garden weddings, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Slinfold, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Slinfold
What else we do in Slinfold
Events we cater in Slinfold
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Slinfold, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
If you’re hoping for photos in Farlington Strood Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Slinfold: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Slinfold from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At a December wedding in Slinfold, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Talk to us about evening numbers
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Slinfold
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a wedding in Slinfold, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Slinfold. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Slinfold to Guildford (14 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Slinfold, such as The Parish Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Warnham LNR. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Slinfold, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Park Road and West Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Slinfold, we also cover The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Slinfold include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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