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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Chartway Street events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chartway Street and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Book the van in Chartway Street
Wedding fish and chip van in Chartway Street, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it’s laid-back receptions and marquee and garden weddings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Chartway Street have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Where the van can park in Chartway Street
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, sunset in Chartway Street is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Chartway Street
What else we do in Chartway Street
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chartway Street?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Chartway Street
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Chartway Street weddings: local tips
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chartway Street. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chartway Street to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chartway Street are Leeds Castle (2 miles north) and Stoneacre (2.6 miles north-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Chartway Street, we cover Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
FAQs for Chartway Street
Is Chartway Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Chartway Street?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Occasions we serve in Chartway Street
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Whatever the occasion in Chartway Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Marrying at St Peter's and St Paul's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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