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Wedding fish and chip van in Claygate Cross, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Claygate Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Claygate Cross
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it’s wedding after-parties and rustic farm weddings, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Claygate Cross, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Claygate Cross
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
Among the historic houses close to Claygate Cross are Old Soar Manor (0.9 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Other occasions in Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross weddings: local tips
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Weddings in Claygate Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Claygate Cross to London (23 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north. If you’re hoping for photos in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN15 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Schools near Claygate Cross include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile east)
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Evening food at a Claygate Cross wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why Claygate Cross hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Claygate Cross and across Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Claygate Cross: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Church of the Good Shepherd: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Claygate Cross?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- 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