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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Coxheath
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coxheath? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Coxheath
About our wedding fish and chip van in Coxheath
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Typical bookings include barn weddings and engagement parties, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a smaller place like Coxheath, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Coxheath?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Coxheath, people book us for events such as:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter weddings in Coxheath are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Coxheath
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Weddings in Coxheath: venues, ceremonies and travel
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Coxheath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Coxheath, such as Holy Trinity Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Historic houses near Coxheath include Stoneacre (3.7 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of ME17 and ME15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coxheath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coxheath
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Coxheath close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
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.
- 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