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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Grafty Green events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Grafty Green.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning an event in Grafty Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Grafty Green, fried fresh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include barn weddings and engagement parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Grafty Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Count suppliers working late
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why Grafty Green hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grafty Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Occasions we serve in Grafty Green
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
In Grafty Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Grafty Green. At a December wedding in Grafty Green, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Grafty Green
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 follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Grafty Green
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Grafty Green weddings: local tips
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Grafty Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Grafty Green. Grafty Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Grafty Green to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Kiln Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafty Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wedding at a home on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Grafty Green, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (under half a mile north)
- 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