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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashurst, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashurst.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
Book the van in Ashurst
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Ashurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Ashurst, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Typical bookings include relaxed, informal receptions and engagement parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ashurst, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Ashurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ashurst suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Ashurst are Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Ashurst?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Martin of Tours frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What affects the price in Ashurst
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Places near Ashurst
Also in Ashurst
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ashurst: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What time is best for the van?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
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.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- 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