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Wedding fish and chip van in Goose Green, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Goose Green and the surrounding area.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Goose Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Goose Green, fried fresh
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it is relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Goose Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Goose Green, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Goose Green
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Goose Green?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Food after the first dance
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Yalding station, about 2.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
Places near Goose Green
Other occasions in Goose Green
Goose Green: your questions answered
How far is Goose Green from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Dunstan: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
When should evening food go out?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Goose Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Goose Green
Goose Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Goose Green. Goose Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Dunstan? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Historic houses near Goose Green include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (4.1 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hadlow (1 mile south-west), West Peckham (1 mile north), Peckham Bush (1 mile south-east), Swanton (2 miles north) and Golden Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Hadlow College (1.3 miles south-west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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