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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Southwater events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Southwater.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Southwater
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Southwater
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for vow renewal parties and seaside-themed weddings.
In Southwater, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Southwater (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Southwater
What’s the nearest station to Southwater?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Innocents Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you come to Southwater?
We do. We serve events in Southwater and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Also near Southwater
Other occasions in Southwater
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Southwater
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Southwater and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Southwater?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Southwater:
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewal parties
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Innocents Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Count suppliers working late
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Southwater weddings: local tips
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Southwater, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Southwater is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Southwater to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Christs Hospital station is about 1.9 miles away. Knepp Wildland nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We take the van to weddings all over RH13 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lintot pub (under half a mile west)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Southwater at midsummer come around 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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 confirm what we can provide.
- 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