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Wedding fish and chip van in Staplefield, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Staplefield? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Staplefield
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Staplefield
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Staplefield
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For evening wedding food and anniversary celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Staplefield have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Getting married in Staplefield?
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Staplefield and the surrounding area. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Balcombe station is about 2.1 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mark frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
For weddings in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Staplefield we cover include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Staplefield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include The Victory Inn (under half a mile west)
Also near Staplefield
Also in Staplefield
For event organisers in Staplefield
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Staplefield, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Staplefield
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Staplefield questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mark: 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.
Do you come out to small places like Staplefield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Staplefield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Staplefield is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
- 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