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Wedding fish and chip van in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Boughton Malherbe and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Coastal-themed receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Boughton Malherbe
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Boughton Malherbe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. 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.
If you’re marrying at a church near Boughton Malherbe, such as Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Boughton Malherbe are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Boughton Malherbe we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Boughton Malherbe, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. Whether it’s informal weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Boughton Malherbe have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
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.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in Boughton Malherbe
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Malherbe?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Boughton Malherbe
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Boughton Malherbe?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
In Boughton Malherbe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening food at a Boughton Malherbe wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Boughton Malherbe
- 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