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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for The Pound events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in The Pound and across East Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Day-after gatherings
Book the van in The Pound
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in The Pound, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in The Pound
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for barn weddings and vow renewal parties.
Rural weddings around The Pound have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- The Pound (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your wedding in The Pound
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In The Pound, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
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 string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Weddings in The Pound: venues, ceremonies and travel
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Bookings in The Pound come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. The Pound is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Senlac Hill is close by, and the countryside around The Pound suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Battle station, about 4.5 miles east, is the nearest station. 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.
We serve weddings across the TN33 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Church Road and Linghams Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside The Pound, we also cover Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
FAQs for The Pound
Which station is closest to The Pound?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like The Pound?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
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.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Pound.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across East Sussex, including The Pound
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near The Pound
Other occasions in The Pound
What affects the price in The Pound
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, 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