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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Thorney Island
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorney Island: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Thorney Island events
Thorney Island questions
Do you come out to small places like Thorney Island?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Wedding fish and chip van in Thorney Island, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We are frequently asked to cater food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee or garden, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Thorney Island, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Thorney Island is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Thorney Island
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Nutborne Marshes, and the countryside around Thorney Island suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
If you are 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Thorney Island, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Thorney Island is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Thorney Island include Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Planning photos in Eames Farm? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Thorney Island, we also cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Places near Thorney Island
More for events in Thorney Island
Where the van can park in Thorney Island
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, 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