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Wedding fish and chip van in Fant, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fant? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
Wedding fish and chip van in Fant
Wedding fish and chip van in Fant, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We’re frequently asked to cater laid-back receptions and day-after gatherings, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a smaller place like Fant, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Winter weddings in Fant are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Fant
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME16 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Fant is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fant to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Planning photos in Whatman Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. If you want countryside in your photos, Boxley Hills is not far, and the countryside around Fant suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME16 and ME15 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A26 close by, Fant is simple for us to get to for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Fant, we also cover East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
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What else we do in Fant
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Fant: your questions answered
Could you trade in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Perfect for your wedding in Fant
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Fant? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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