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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hollingbourne
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Hollingbourne.
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Hollingbourne events
Wedding fish and chip van in Hollingbourne, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include laid-back receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hollingbourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Getting married in Hollingbourne?
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Hollingbourne to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hollingbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. If you want countryside in your photos, Detling Hill is not far. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hollingbourne includes Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Places near Hollingbourne
What else we do in Hollingbourne
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Hollingbourne is about 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Hollingbourne: your questions answered
Is Hollingbourne close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Hollingbourne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Usually most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Hollingbourne hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Hollingbourne
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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