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Wedding fish and chip van in Cold Harbour, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Cold Harbour and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in Cold Harbour
About our wedding fish and chip van in Cold Harbour
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Whether it is rustic farm weddings and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Cold Harbour often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Cold Harbour
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Cold Harbour and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
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Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening food at a Cold Harbour wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cold Harbour
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Cold Harbour?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Cold Harbour, people book us for events such as:
- Barn weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Charing station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Getting married in Cold Harbour?
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. For a wedding in Cold Harbour, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Cold Harbour. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Planning photos in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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