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Wedding fish and chip van in Cobham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Cobham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Cobham events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Cobham
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for garden and marquee receptions and engagement celebrations.
Near Cobham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Places near Cobham
Other occasions in Cobham
Where the van can park in Cobham
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cobham
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Cobham and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cobham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Occasions we serve in Cobham
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Cobham and Kent:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
For outdoor photos, Gad's Hill is close by.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
Getting married in Cobham?
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Cobham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Jeskyns, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Cobham, we cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Golden-hour photos in Cobham at midsummer come around 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Cobham: your questions answered
Can the van park in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
- 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