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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Farningham
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Farningham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Book the van in Farningham
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Farningham
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Whether it’s rustic farm weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Farningham have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Farningham, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Farningham
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Farningham: your questions answered
How far is Farningham from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Farningham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Weddings in Farningham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For outdoor photos, The Warren is close by, and the countryside around Farningham suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Farningham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in DA4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Farningham, we cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Farningham includes The Warren.
- Local pubs include Pied Bull pub (less than half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farningham?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Farningham
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Farningham
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
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Perfect for your wedding in Farningham
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement parties
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Farningham
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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