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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Chichester events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Chichester.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Chichester
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wedding fish and chip van in Chichester, cooked to order
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and marquee and garden weddings.
In a town like Chichester, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: we park close to the reception. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At a December wedding in Chichester, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Chichester weddings: local tips
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. In and around Chichester, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Chichester, such as Church of St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.7 miles north-east) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
We serve weddings across PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Chichester sits on or near the A27 and A259, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Chichester, we cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (within half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Central C of E Junior School (less than half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Chichester?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chichester, people book us for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
It is worth telling train travellers that Chichester station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Nearby places to Chichester
Also in Chichester
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chichester? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Chichester: your questions answered
How far is Chichester from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you cover Chichester?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chichester and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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