Medway · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Higham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Higham and across Medway.
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Higham
Wedding fish and chip van in Higham, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Higham, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For a summer wedding in Higham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Higham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Higham?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Bookings across Medway, including Higham
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Higham
Is Higham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
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.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Places near Higham
Also in Higham
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Higham and nearby villages. Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Higham to London (about 24 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Higham are Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
We serve weddings across the ME3 and DA12 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Higham, we cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Higham
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Higham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Rede Common can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Plan bins by the hatch
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
- 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