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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Beltring events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Beltring and across Kent.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Beltring events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Beltring
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater second-day and after-party food and laid-back receptions.
Rural weddings around Beltring have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Beltring, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Beltring
Beltring is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For a wedding in Beltring, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Beltring is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Beltring suits an outdoor reception. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Beltring station is in Beltring itself.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Branbridges (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile north-west), East Peckham (1 mile north-west), Hale Street (1 mile north) and Little Mill (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (0.5 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Beltring includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Beltring include Mascalls School (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Blue Bell Public House (less than half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Events we cater in Beltring
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church like St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Beltring: your questions answered
Is Beltring close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Beltring?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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