Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Chattenden, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Chattenden.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Book the van in Chattenden
Wedding fish and chip van in Chattenden, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For weddings with a seaside feel and day-after gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
A wedding in a small place like Chattenden often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For event organisers in Chattenden
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Getting married in Chattenden?
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your wedding in Chattenden, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chattenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Within reach of Chattenden are historic houses such as Restoration House (2.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Marrying at Bishop Gundulph Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Chattenden, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Towns and villages near Chattenden
What else we do in Chattenden
Questions from Chattenden
Is Chattenden 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 Chattenden?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Chattenden
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Rede Common, and the countryside around Chattenden suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About the food
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, sunset in Chattenden is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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