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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Wivelsfield Green events
Wedding fish and chip van in Wivelsfield Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Wivelsfield Green events
Wedding fish and chip van in Wivelsfield Green, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. For evening wedding food and wedding after-parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Wivelsfield Green, 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.
- Area
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Wivelsfield Green
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wivelsfield Green book the van for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
Among the historic houses close to Wivelsfield Green are Ockenden Manor (4.3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Where the van can park in Wivelsfield Green
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening food at a Wivelsfield Green wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, 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: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Wivelsfield Green questions
Is Wivelsfield Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Wivelsfield Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Wivelsfield Green
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Wivelsfield Green to Brighton (9 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the RH17 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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