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Wedding fish and chip van in Burlings, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Burlings.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
Fresh fish and chips in Burlings
Wedding fish and chip van in Burlings, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for informal weddings and second-day and after-party food.
Near Burlings, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For event organisers in Burlings
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At a December wedding in Burlings, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Burlings
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Downe Bank isn’t far, and the countryside around Burlings suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
Burlings: your questions answered
How far is Burlings from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Burlings?
Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Burlings?
We do. Burlings is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Also near Burlings
Other occasions in Burlings
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Burlings weddings: local tips
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Burlings and the surrounding area. Burlings is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Burlings include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- 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