West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Steyning events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Steyning. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding after-parties
Fresh fish and chips in Steyning
Wedding fish and chip van in Steyning, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and weddings in a marquee or garden, with curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a smaller place like Steyning, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Steyning weddings: local tips
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. People in Steyning book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Steyning is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Steyning to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Couples marrying at local churches such as Jarvis Hall often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in BN44, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (under half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile north)
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Steyning is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Perfect for your wedding in Steyning
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Steyning, people book us for events such as:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Chanctonbury Hill, and the countryside around Steyning suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Steyning
We are gathering after a service at Jarvis Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Steyning?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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