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Wedding fish and chip van in Coldharbour, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Coldharbour.
- Informal weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Coldharbour
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and wedding after-parties.
A wedding in a small place like Coldharbour often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Coldharbour?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Day-after gatherings
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Getting married in Coldharbour?
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coldharbour and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Coldharbour to London (about 24 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Coldharbour, such as Parish Church of St John, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by, and the countryside around Coldharbour suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Places near Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldharbour?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
FAQs for Coldharbour
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park near the barn?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening food at a Coldharbour wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Coldharbour? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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