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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Small Dole
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Small Dole. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Small Dole
Wedding fish and chip van in Small Dole, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for second-day and after-party food and anniversary celebrations.
A wedding in a small place like Small Dole frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan bins by the hatch
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Small Dole?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Informal weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 4.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Small Dole
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Small Dole
Other occasions in Small Dole
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Small Dole
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Planning wedding fish and chips in Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Small Dole to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Small Dole are Portslade Manor (4.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Tottington Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Small Dole, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We serve weddings across the BN5 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Small Dole include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Small Dole, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Small Dole? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Small Dole: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Small Dole?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Small Dole
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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