West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for The Haven events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in The Haven. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for The Haven events
Wedding fish and chip van in The Haven, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and weddings with a seaside feel.
Near The Haven, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- The Haven (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Events we cater in The Haven
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
It is worth telling train travellers that Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in The Haven. In The Haven, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in The Haven
Is The Haven close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is The Haven too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Getting married in The Haven?
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. For weddings in The Haven, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around The Haven. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from The Haven to Guildford (14 miles away).
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We also bring the van to weddings in Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why The Haven hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near The Haven
Also in The Haven
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Haven
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
- 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