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Wedding fish and chip van in Borden, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Borden and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Borden events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Borden
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and wedding after-parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Borden, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Nearby places to Borden
Also in Borden
Occasions we serve in Borden
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Borden, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Getting married in Borden?
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Borden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Planning photos in Cromers Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Borden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to weddings in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Borden hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter weddings in Borden are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Borden questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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