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Wedding fish and chip van in Bedgebury Cross, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bedgebury Cross and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van in Bedgebury Cross
Wedding fish and chip van in Bedgebury Cross, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We are frequently asked to cater rustic farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bedgebury Cross, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
For event organisers in Bedgebury Cross
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Bedgebury Cross questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bedgebury Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van come to Bedgebury Cross?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bedgebury Cross and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At a December wedding in Bedgebury Cross, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Bedgebury Cross weddings: local tips
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Bedgebury Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. For outdoor photos, Bewl Water is close by, and the countryside around Bedgebury Cross suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. Local streets include Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Perfect for your wedding in Bedgebury Cross
It is food every generation enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Informal weddings
Among the historic houses close to Bedgebury Cross are Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Bedgebury Cross hosts choose us
- We cover Bedgebury Cross and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- 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