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Wedding fish and chip van in Basted, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Basted? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Basted?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Basted
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. We are often asked to cater second-day and after-party food and garden and marquee receptions, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Basted, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in Basted
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Basted, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Count suppliers working late
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Also near Basted
More for events in Basted
Weddings in Basted: venues, ceremonies and travel
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Basted, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Planning photos in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Within reach of Basted are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Basted Mill and Plough Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Basted we cover include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
Basted questions
What’s the nearest station to Basted?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How many portions do we need?
Normally most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Perfect for your wedding in Basted
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Basted:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
For guests travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
For event organisers in Basted
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Basted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Kent, including Basted
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Golden-hour photos in Basted at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Basted
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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