Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Borstal, Medway
Wedding fish and chip van in Borstal: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van in Borstal
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Borstal
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We are often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and laid-back receptions, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Weddings in a place like Borstal often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. In Borstal, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Borstal? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Borstal?
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Weddings in Borstal are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Baty's Marsh, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For outdoor photos, Ranscombe Farm is close by, and the countryside around Borstal suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in ME1 and ME2 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wedding at a home on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Borstal is on the M2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Borstal?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Laid-back receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Put the station on your invitation: Cuxton station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Places near Borstal
Also in Borstal
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Borstal. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Borstal questions
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Borstal?
Cuxton station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
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 guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish 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