Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Fairseat
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Fairseat.
- Day-after gatherings
- Laid-back receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
A chip van near Fairseat
Wedding fish and chip van in Fairseat, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. We are often asked to cater food after the first dance and marquee and garden weddings, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Fairseat often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Fairseat
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Weddings in Fairseat: venues, ceremonies and travel
Fairseat is about 7 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For weddings in Fairseat, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Fairseat is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fairseat to London (about 22 miles away).
Within reach of Fairseat are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (4.5 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fairseat, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on Vigo Road and Platt House Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Fairseat, we also cover Hodsoll Street (1 mile north), Labour-in-vain (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south-east) and Vigo Village (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2 miles east).
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening food at a Fairseat wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Fairseat
More for events in Fairseat
Occasions we serve in Fairseat
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Trosley Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fairseat
Is Fairseat close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Fairseat?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
- 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