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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hinxhill Park
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Hinxhill Park and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Hinxhill Park?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Hinxhill Park
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
Rural weddings around Hinxhill Park have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. 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.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Hinxhill Park, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hinxhill Park?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
Historic houses near Hinxhill Park include Godinton House (3.9 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Also in Hinxhill Park
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins near the van
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hinxhill Park hosts choose us
- We cover Hinxhill Park and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hinxhill Park
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Hinxhill Park will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Hinxhill Park is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hinxhill Park, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in TN24 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wedding is on Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hinxhill Park include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Hinxhill Park
How far is Hinxhill Park from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hinxhill Park?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
- 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