Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chestnut Street
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Chestnut Street and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Book the van in Chestnut Street
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Chestnut Street
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. We are often asked to cater informal weddings and garden and marquee receptions, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Chestnut Street, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Chestnut Street weddings: local tips
Chestnut Street is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wedding in Chestnut Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chestnut Street. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north-west. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road and Chestnut Wood Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Keycol (1 mile north), Bobbing (1 mile north-east), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Oad Street (1 mile south) and Newington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles east)
Where the van can park in Chestnut Street
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Chestnut Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Chestnut Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Occasions we serve in Chestnut Street
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chestnut Street and Kent:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What affects the price in Chestnut Street
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Chestnut Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Chestnut Street, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Chestnut Street
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Chestnut Street
More for events in Chestnut Street
- 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