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Wedding fish and chip van in Fordcombe, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordcombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Wedding fish and chip van for Fordcombe events
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fordcombe
How far is Fordcombe from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Fordcombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What food do you serve?
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 bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordcombe, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Typical bookings include informal weddings and engagement parties, with cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Fordcombe 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. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At a December wedding in Fordcombe, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Fordcombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Events we cater in Fordcombe
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Fordcombe book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal weddings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- Events in Fordcombe and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Also near Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
Getting married in Fordcombe?
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fordcombe. Fordcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve is close by. Among the historic houses close to Fordcombe are Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in TN3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (less than half a mile east)
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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