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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hartlip
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hartlip.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Hartlip
Wedding fish and chip van in Hartlip, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. For garden and marquee receptions and weddings with a seaside feel, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hartlip, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hartlip?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hartlip and Kent:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Wedding after-parties
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hartlip hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Hartlip: your questions answered
How far is Hartlip from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hartlip?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you come to Hartlip?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hartlip and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Hartlip
Other occasions in Hartlip
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hartlip
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We cover Hartlip as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hartlip to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Detling Hill is not far, and the countryside around Hartlip suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Foxburrow Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hartlip, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hartlip we cover include Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Hartlip includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles north-west)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Hartlip 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hartlip
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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