Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Devil's Den events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Devil's Den. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in Devil's Den?
Wedding fish and chip van in Devil's Den, cooked to order
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Typical bookings include garden and marquee receptions and day-after gatherings, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Devil's Den have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Devil's Den
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
Within reach of Devil's Den are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles north-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter weddings in Devil's Den are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Places near Devil's Den
Other occasions in Devil's Den
Questions from Devil's Den
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Devil's Den?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can the van come to Devil's Den?
We do. We serve events in Devil's Den and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Devil's Den and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Devil's Den and nearby villages. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in ME17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For weddings just outside Devil's Den, we cover Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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