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Wedding fish and chip van in Crockenhill, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Crockenhill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Crockenhill
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding fish and chip van in Crockenhill, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and engagement celebrations.
Rural weddings around Crockenhill have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Perfect for your wedding in Crockenhill
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
The Warren nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Crockenhill suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Crockenhill is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crockenhill?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Events in Crockenhill and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Getting married in Crockenhill?
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the BR8 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Crockenhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Crockenhill to London (14 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Swanley station is about 0.8 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Souls frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Crockenhill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in BR8 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Crockenhill we cover include Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockenhill includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (1.1 miles north)
Crockenhill questions
Which station is closest to Crockenhill?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crockenhill.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
- 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