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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Henhurst events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Henhurst.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Henhurst
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for weddings with a seaside feel and food after the first dance.
Rural weddings around Henhurst have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put bins near the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Henhurst
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For weddings in Henhurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Henhurst. Henhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Margaret? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. If you’re hoping for photos in Jeskyns, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Weddings anywhere in DA12 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Henhurst we cover include Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Henhurst
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
Among the historic houses close to Henhurst are Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Henhurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Henhurst?
Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. At a December wedding in Henhurst, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Henhurst
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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