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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tangmere
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tangmere? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Tangmere events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Tangmere
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for evening wedding food and barn and farm weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Tangmere suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Tangmere as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Within reach of Tangmere are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.8 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. If you are marrying at a church near Tangmere, such as St Andrew's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in PO20 and PO18 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wedding could be at a house on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Tangmere includes Levin Down.
- Schools near Tangmere include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Tangmere
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Tangmere and West Sussex:
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
For outdoor photos, Levin Down is close by, and the countryside around Tangmere suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag coeliac guests early
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Places near Tangmere
Other occasions in Tangmere
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Tangmere. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Tangmere hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Tangmere
What’s the nearest station to Tangmere?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is Tangmere close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cover Tangmere?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tangmere is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At a December wedding in Tangmere, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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