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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Swaile's Green events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Swaile's Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in Swaile's Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Swaile's Green, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Swaile's Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan bins by the hatch
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swaile's Green?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Swaile's Green
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Swaile's Green, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Swaile's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Swaile's Green to Brighton (30 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (1.2 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in TN32, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For weddings just outside Swaile's Green, we cover Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Vinehall School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Swaile's Green at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Events we cater in Swaile's Green
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Whatever the occasion in Swaile's Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by, and the countryside around Swaile's Green suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Swaile's Green
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
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Swaile's Green: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Marks Staplecross?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Swaile's Green from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
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.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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