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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Dartford events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dartford and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Dartford
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Dartford
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and barn weddings, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a town like Dartford, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For event organisers in Dartford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Getting married in Dartford?
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. From the centre of Dartford to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Dartford is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Dartford to London (about 14 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Wansunt Pit isn’t far, and the countryside around Dartford suits an outdoor reception. Central Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Dartford include the A2 and A206, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Dartford, we cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Dartford questions
Can the van park in Central Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Dartford?
Dartford station, in Dartford itself.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter weddings in Dartford are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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 set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Dartford and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Dartford?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Informal weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that there’s a station right in Dartford: Dartford station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Also near Dartford
More for events in Dartford
- 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