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Wedding fish and chip van in Headcorn, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Headcorn. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Headcorn
About our wedding fish and chip van in Headcorn
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Typical bookings include relaxed, informal receptions and food after the first dance, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a smaller place like Headcorn, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Headcorn?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Headcorn hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Other occasions in Headcorn
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening food at a Headcorn 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Where the van can park in Headcorn
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Perfect for your wedding in Headcorn
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headcorn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at St Peter's and St Paul's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Headcorn questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Headcorn?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Headcorn. For a quote, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Headcorn, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Headcorn station is in Headcorn itself. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Headcorn, we also cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (less than half a mile 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