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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hadlow
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hadlow? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Hadlow?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hadlow
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is relaxed, informal receptions and rustic farm weddings, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural weddings around Hadlow have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Hadlow. Winter weddings in Hadlow are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Hadlow questions
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hadlow?
Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Will the van be in our photos?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
Do you come to Hadlow?
We do. Hadlow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Hadlow?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
In Hadlow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
If you are marrying at a church near Hadlow, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What else we do in Hadlow
Getting married in Hadlow?
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Hadlow to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hadlow is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hadlow to London (26 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Hadlow are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (2.6 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
We cover weddings in every part of TN11 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Square, High Street and Brookfields; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hadlow, we also cover Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (within half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (under half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in 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