East Sussex · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Upper Dicker events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Upper Dicker. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Upper Dicker?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upper Dicker
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Upper Dicker, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Upper Dicker to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Marrying at Holy Trinity? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Among the historic houses close to Upper Dicker are Michelham Priory (0.6 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.3 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Upper Dicker, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in BN27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Upper Dicker, we cover Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Upper Dicker include Park Mead Primary School (under half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upper Dicker
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with a seaside feel and garden and marquee receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Dicker 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. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Also near Upper Dicker
More for events in Upper Dicker
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At a December wedding in Upper Dicker, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Upper Dicker
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Day-after gatherings
Put the station on your invitation: Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
FAQs for Upper Dicker
Which station is closest to Upper Dicker?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Upper Dicker from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Upper Dicker?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Upper Dicker is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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