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Wedding fish and chip van in Tidebrook, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tidebrook.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Tidebrook
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Golden-hour photos in Tidebrook at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Tidebrook, 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’s most welcome. For barn and farm weddings and engagement parties, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Tidebrook often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Tidebrook and the whole of East Sussex
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In and around Tidebrook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Tidebrook is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tidebrook to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Marrying at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Within reach of Tidebrook are historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of TN5 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Tidebrook includes Bewl Water.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tidebrook
Do you come out to small places like Tidebrook?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tidebrook?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Tidebrook?
We do. Tidebrook is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count suppliers working late
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Tidebrook
It’s food every generation enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Tidebrook, people book us for events such as:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Wadhurst Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- 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