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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Coursehorn events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coursehorn and the surrounding area.
- Wedding after-parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Coursehorn
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Coursehorn
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. For barn and farm weddings and laid-back receptions, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Coursehorn, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For event organisers in Coursehorn
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Golden-hour photos in Coursehorn at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Don’t forget your suppliers
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Events we cater in Coursehorn
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
If you’re hoping for photos in Crane Valley, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
FAQs for Coursehorn
Do you come out to small places like Coursehorn?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Generally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Coursehorn?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Weddings in Coursehorn: venues, ceremonies and travel
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Coursehorn to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Coursehorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Coursehorn to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Coursehorn, such as Church of St Dunstan, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Coursehorn we cover include Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Schools near Coursehorn include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Nearby places to Coursehorn
What else we do in Coursehorn
- 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