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Wedding fish and chip van in Somerley, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Somerley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
Book the van in Somerley
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wedding fish and chip van in Somerley, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Somerley often 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Somerley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, sunset in Somerley is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Somerley
Do you come out to small places like Somerley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Somerley?
Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north of the centre.
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. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Somerley.
Do you cover Somerley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Somerley and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Events we cater in Somerley
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
These are some of the bookings we take around Somerley:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as St James' Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Count suppliers working late
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Weddings in Somerley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Somerley, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Somerley to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Pilsey Island is close by. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Somerley we cover include Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
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Other occasions in Somerley
Why choose a fish and chip van in Somerley?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Somerley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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