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Wedding fish and chip van in West Stoke, West Sussex
Wedding fish and chip van in West Stoke: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in West Stoke
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why West Stoke hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Stoke
Wedding fish and chip van in West Stoke, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers.
Near West Stoke, 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. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in West Stoke at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Stoke, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in West Stoke
Is West Stoke close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like West Stoke?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to West Stoke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including West Stoke and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near West Stoke
More for events in West Stoke
Perfect for your wedding in West Stoke
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
In West Stoke and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
For outdoor photos, Stoke Down is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
West Stoke weddings: local tips
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in West Stoke will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. West Stoke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south. Among the historic houses close to West Stoke are West Dean House (3.2 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (3.5 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of West Stoke, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Downs Road and Lye Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to West Stoke we cover include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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