Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Colliers Green, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Colliers Green.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Colliers Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Colliers Green, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding after-parties and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Colliers Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- We cover Colliers Green and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Colliers Green
Also in Colliers Green
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Colliers Green
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cover Colliers Green as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Colliers Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Colliers Green to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Historic houses near Colliers Green include Scotney Castle (4.9 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Colliers Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings in Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter weddings in Colliers Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Colliers Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Occasions we serve in Colliers Green
It is food every generation enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
The Gill can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Colliers Green questions
Is Colliers Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Colliers Green.
For event organisers in Colliers Green
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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