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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Harrietsham
Wedding fish and chip van in Harrietsham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Harrietsham
Wedding fish and chip van in Harrietsham, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater day-after gatherings and garden and marquee receptions.
For a smaller place like Harrietsham, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Harrietsham is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding fish and chip van in Harrietsham?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Harrietsham and Kent:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Questions from Harrietsham
Can you serve after a service at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Usually most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Harrietsham weddings: local tips
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Harrietsham will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Harrietsham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Harrietsham has its own station, Harrietsham station. Marrying at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of ME17 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Harrietsham, we also cover Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Harrietsham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harrietsham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Harrietsham
What else we do in Harrietsham
- 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