West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Thakeham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Thakeham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Thakeham?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Thakeham
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Rural weddings around Thakeham have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Thakeham
Is Thakeham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Thakeham?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Thakeham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
It’s worth telling train travellers that Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Places near Thakeham
What else we do in Thakeham
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Around Thakeham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. If you want countryside in your photos, Knepp Wildland isn’t far, and the countryside around Thakeham suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Thakeham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day 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 when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Thakeham at midsummer come around 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thakeham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
- 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