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Wedding fish and chip van in Tortington, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Tortington.
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
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Wedding fish and chip van in Tortington, fried fresh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. For day-after gatherings and vow renewals and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Tortington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. 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 you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tortington
Other occasions in Tortington
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evening food at a Tortington wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tortington
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from Tortington
Do you come out to small places like Tortington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go 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.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Occasions we serve in Tortington
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
These are some of the bookings we take around Tortington:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
For guests travelling by train, Ford station serves Tortington directly.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Where the van can park in Tortington
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Getting married in Tortington?
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tortington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Tortington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tortington to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Marrying at St Mary Magdalene's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. For outdoor photos, WWT Arundel is close by, and the countryside around Tortington suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We serve weddings across the BN18 postcode area. From Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to weddings in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (under half a mile south)
- 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