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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Wannock events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Wannock and across East Sussex.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Wannock
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wannock?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Wannock
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Wannock
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Wedding fish and chip van in Wannock, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We are frequently asked to cater laid-back receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Near Wannock, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Wannock (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wannock: your questions answered
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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Will the van be in our 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to Wannock?
Yes, we do. Wannock is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wannock
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Getting married in Wannock?
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Weddings in Wannock are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wannock is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Combe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wannock suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wannock, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of BN26 and the streets around it. Local streets include Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wannock include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Wannock
Other occasions in Wannock
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter weddings in Wannock are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- 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.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Wannock
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wannock? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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