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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Broad Tenterden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broad Tenterden and across Kent.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
Book the van in Broad Tenterden
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Wedding fish and chip van in Broad Tenterden, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Whether it is vow renewal parties and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Broad Tenterden, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening food at a Broad Tenterden wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm 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.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Broad Tenterden: your questions answered
Could you trade in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you come to Broad Tenterden?
Yes, we do. Broad Tenterden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Broad Tenterden
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Broad Tenterden
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take around Broad Tenterden:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you’re hoping for photos in Turners Field, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Broad Tenterden
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Broad Tenterden as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Broad Tenterden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Broad Tenterden to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mildred, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Broad Tenterden, we also cover Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Broad Tenterden. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Broad Tenterden hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Broad Tenterden
Also in Broad Tenterden
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Broad Tenterden
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock 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