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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chainhurst
Wedding fish and chip van in Chainhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
Book the van in Chainhurst
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Chainhurst
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Chainhurst, 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 keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Getting married in Chainhurst?
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chainhurst and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
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.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Local streets include Raynham Villas and Hunton Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
For event organisers in Chainhurst
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Chainhurst. Evening food at a Chainhurst wedding often goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chainhurst, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Chainhurst?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
Whatever the occasion in Chainhurst, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
For guests travelling by train, Marden station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Chainhurst questions
Is Chainhurst close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chainhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chainhurst
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
More for events in Chainhurst
- 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