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Wedding fish and chip van in Denton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Denton.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Denton
Wedding fish and chip van in Denton, cooked to order
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and relaxed, informal receptions, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Weddings in a place like Denton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Denton is about 9:20pm, 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Denton weddings: local tips
Denton is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. Bookings in Denton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Denton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Sawyers Lake. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Barr Road, Mark Lane and Forge Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Denton is on the A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Denton we cover include Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-west), Gravesend (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile west), Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south-west) and Northfleet (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Denton includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Ship & Lobster pub (0.6 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Denton
Is Denton close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Denton?
Gravesend station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Towns and villages near Denton
More for events in Denton
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Denton?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever the occasion in Denton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
It’s worth telling train travellers that Gravesend station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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