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Wedding fish and chip van in Barnes Street, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Barnes Street and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening wedding food
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Barnes Street
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Barnes Street, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Barnes Street have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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Perfect for your wedding in Barnes Street
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Barnes Street, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
It’s worth telling train travellers that Beltring station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Golden-hour photos in Barnes Street at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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 fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Barnes Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Barnes Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Golden Green Mission 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.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cover Barnes Street?
We do. Barnes Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Getting married in Barnes Street?
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Weddings in Barnes Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve is not far, and the countryside around Barnes Street suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4 miles north). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Wherever your wedding is in TN11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to weddings in Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- 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