Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for East Malling events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across East Malling and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for East Malling events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in East Malling
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. For informal weddings and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a smaller place like East Malling, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Perfect for your wedding in East Malling
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Planning photos in Ditton Quarry? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. Winter weddings in East Malling 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Towns and villages near East Malling
Other occasions in East Malling
Planning wedding fish and chips in East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in East Malling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, East Malling station is about 0.7 miles away. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Burham Down.
For weddings in ME19, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside East Malling, we also cover Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). The countryside around East Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (less than half a mile south) and The Malling School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
East Malling: your questions answered
How far is East Malling from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in East Malling
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- 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