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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Charcott
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Charcott.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Charcott?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Charcott
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For garden and marquee receptions and food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Charcott frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Charcott
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Charcott
What’s the nearest station to Charcott?
Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Charcott?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
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.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, sunset in Charcott is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Charcott, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Nearby places to Charcott
Other occasions in Charcott
For event organisers in Charcott
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charcott? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Weddings in Charcott: venues, ceremonies and travel
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings in Charcott come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by, and the countryside around Charcott suits an outdoor reception. Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Charcott, we also cover Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile west)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Charcott?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- 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