West Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tillington events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Tillington.
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Tillington
About our wedding fish and chip van in Tillington
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For garden and marquee receptions and anniversary celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Tillington, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Tillington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Tillington
How far is Tillington from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Tillington?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tillington and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Can the van be part of the 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.
Tillington weddings: local tips
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tillington and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Tillington to Guildford (18 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Tillington, such as The Parish Church of All Hallows, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Graffham Common. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Tillington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of GU28. Streets in the area include Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Tillington, we cover Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tillington include Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Tillington
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Tillington
Also in Tillington
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tillington
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Tillington
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn weddings
Within reach of Tillington are historic houses such as Petworth House (0.8 miles east) and Cowdray House (4.4 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Tillington, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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