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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Eastwood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Eastwood.
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
A chip van near Eastwood
About our wedding fish and chip van in Eastwood
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for coastal-themed receptions and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Eastwood frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Eastwood is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Eastwood
Other occasions in Eastwood
Eastwood weddings: local tips
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Eastwood as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Eastwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Eastwood to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Eastwood we cover include Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Eastwood
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Eastwood close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Eastwood?
We do. We serve events in Eastwood and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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