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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Bobbing events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Bobbing and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van for Bobbing events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Bobbing
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. Typical bookings include wedding after-parties and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Bobbing, 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. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bobbing? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Bobbing questions
How far is Bobbing from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Bobbing?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Events we cater in Bobbing
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Bobbing
Other occasions in Bobbing
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Bobbing, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Getting married in Bobbing?
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bobbing is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Bobbing is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bobbing to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bobbing, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to weddings in Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Bobbing
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bobbing? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just 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