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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kent

Covering 922 places across Kent for wedding fish and chip van, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.

Book the van in Kent

Towns we cover in Kent

A fish and chip van for weddings, most often for the evening food. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Wedding fish and chip van in Kent: what to expect

It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings with a seaside feel and pre-wedding get-togethers.

We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Cost

Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.

Why hosts in Kent choose us

No surprises in your quote
Classic food your guests already know
The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Fish and chips fried fresh on site

Ask for a quote

Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kent? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Maidstone

Bookings here are often close to Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are River Len LNR (within half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (within half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Wedding settings across Kent

Kent offers town venues in Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury and countryside settings across 767 villages and hamlets. Whatever you choose, we agree the van’s spot with your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Kent, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. 219 of the places we cover in Kent are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Maidstone: Historic houses near Maidstone include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you’re hoping for photos in River Len LNR, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For a summer wedding in Maidstone, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.

How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

The minimum booking
Numbers
The length of service
Parking and the way in

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Getting an accurate quote

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

A photo of the space and the way in
The date and when you’d like to eat
Any dietary needs and allergies
Anything awkward about the way in

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.

Diets, allergies and planning

With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:

Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list

Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.

A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours.

Questions to ask before you book

What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The service time, and the cost of running over
What the van needs: space, access, power
Whether travel is included

For event organisers in Kent

Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.

Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.

Kent questions

How soon do we need to book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

Do you do anything other than fish?

There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.

How much space do you need?

Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

Can you do our evening wedding food?

Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.

When do you arrive?

We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.