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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashbank, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashbank? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Ashbank
About our wedding fish and chip van in Ashbank
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We are frequently asked to cater rustic farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ashbank, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashbank
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Ashbank to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ashbank is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Detling Hill is not far, and the countryside around Ashbank suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as George Lane and Wykeham Grove, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ashbank, we also cover Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Ashbank includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Ashbank: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas's Church: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
Events we cater in Ashbank
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewal parties
Historic houses near Ashbank include Leeds Castle (0.6 miles east) and Stoneacre (1.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Towns and villages near Ashbank
Also in Ashbank
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter weddings in Ashbank are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
- 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