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Wedding fish and chip van in Westergate, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Westergate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Fresh fish and chips in Westergate
Wedding fish and chip van in Westergate, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We’re often asked to cater laid-back receptions and second-day and after-party food, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Westergate, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Westergate (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Westergate, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Westergate
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
It’s worth telling train travellers that Barnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning wedding fish and chips in Westergate
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Westergate, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westergate to Brighton (23 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Westergate Mission Hall often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Among the historic houses close to Westergate are Goodwood House (4 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westergate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Westergate we cover include Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Westergate
More for events in Westergate
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Flag coeliac guests early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For event organisers in Westergate
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Westergate
Is Westergate close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from 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