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Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Ford, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broad Ford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Broad Ford
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Broad Ford
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For second-day and after-party food and evening food for day and evening guests, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Broad Ford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broad Ford
Do you come out to small places like Broad Ford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Broad Ford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Broad Ford is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Broad Ford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Planning photos in The Gill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across TN12 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broad Ford?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Broad Ford
- A menu almost everyone likes
Events we cater in Broad Ford
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bewl Water.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Broad Ford, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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