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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Broadwater Down events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broadwater Down and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
A chip van near Broadwater Down
About our wedding fish and chip van in Broadwater Down
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
A farm or garden wedding near Broadwater Down suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Broadwater Down
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
Historic houses near Broadwater Down include Groombridge Place (2.7 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Broadwater Down
Other occasions in Broadwater Down
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Broadwater Down
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Broadwater Down is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Weddings in Broadwater Down: venues, ceremonies and travel
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Broadwater Down book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Broadwater Down is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Broadwater Down to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Dunorlan Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Broadwater Down suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Broadwater Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Broadwater Down on the A267, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Broadwater Down, we also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Broadwater Down
Is Broadwater Down close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater Down?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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