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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chegworth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chegworth and across Kent.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Chegworth events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Chegworth
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We’re often asked to cater engagement parties and evening food for day and evening guests, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Chegworth have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Chegworth?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Chegworth book the van for occasions like:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Chegworth
Also in Chegworth
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Golden-hour photos in Chegworth at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
For event organisers in Chegworth
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chegworth?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Chegworth
- We cover Chegworth and the whole of Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chegworth. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chegworth to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Detling Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Chegworth suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Chegworth, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Chegworth questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Chegworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Will the van be in our photos?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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