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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tisman's Common
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Tisman's Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Tisman's Common?
Getting married in Tisman's Common?
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tisman's Common and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tisman's Common to Guildford (12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in RH12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Tisman's Common we cover include Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Wedding fish and chip van in Tisman's Common, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. For weddings with a seaside feel and laid-back receptions, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tisman's Common, 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
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Tisman's Common?
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tisman's Common, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Baptist frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Tisman's Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tisman's Common
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Tisman's Common
Do you come out to small places like Tisman's Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Tisman's Common from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cover Tisman's Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tisman's Common is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tisman's Common?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Tisman's Common
- We cover Tisman's Common and the whole of West Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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