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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hareplain events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Hareplain.
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Hareplain?
Questions from Hareplain
What’s the nearest station to Hareplain?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Hareplain from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Wedding fish and chip van in Hareplain, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and relaxed, informal receptions, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hareplain, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Hareplain and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Hareplain?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
For guests travelling by train, Headcorn station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Towns and villages near Hareplain
Also in Hareplain
What affects the price in Hareplain
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening food at a Hareplain wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Hareplain
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hareplain and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hareplain to Canterbury (23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hareplain, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Chimneys Public House (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