Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Street, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broad Street.
- Laid-back receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
Planning an event in Broad Street?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Broad Street
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are often asked to cater barn and farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Broad Street 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Broad Street and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Broad Street, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Broad Street: your questions answered
Is Broad Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Broad Street
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Broad Street is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broad Street to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Detling Hill is not far, and the countryside around Broad Street suits an outdoor reception. If you’re hoping for photos in White Horse Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Broad Street we cover include Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Broad Street?
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broad Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
Historic houses near Broad Street include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- 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