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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hearnden Green
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Hearnden Green.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
A chip van near Hearnden Green
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hearnden Green
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater informal weddings and weddings with a seaside feel.
Near Hearnden Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Hearnden Green
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hearnden Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Typically most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hearnden Green?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Hearnden Green
It’s food every generation enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in Hearnden Green at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
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, use our quote form.
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Hearnden Green weddings: local tips
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Hearnden Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hearnden Green to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Hearnden Green include Leeds Castle (4.1 miles north) and Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hearnden Green, 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 and roughly how many guests. For weddings just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
- 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