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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Edenbridge
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Edenbridge? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Edenbridge
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Edenbridge
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We are frequently asked to cater second-day and after-party food and informal weddings, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Weddings in a place like Edenbridge often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Edenbridge
What’s the nearest station to Edenbridge?
Edenbridge Town station, in Edenbridge itself.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Edenbridge?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, sunset in Edenbridge is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Edenbridge and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Edenbridge
What else we do in Edenbridge
Weddings in Edenbridge: venues, ceremonies and travel
Edenbridge is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Bookings in Edenbridge 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. Edenbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Edenbridge Town station serves Edenbridge directly. Historic houses near Edenbridge include Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Chartwell (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in TN8. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Wellingtonia Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Edenbridge is on the B2026 and B2027, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Edenbridge, we also cover Marlpit Hill (1 mile north), Mowshurst (1 mile north-east), Troy Town (1 mile north-west), Pootings (2 miles north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (14 miles east) and Southborough (9 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (under half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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