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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Horsmonden events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Horsmonden and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Horsmonden events
Horsmonden weddings: local tips
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Horsmonden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horsmonden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across the TN12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Highwayman pub (under half a mile west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Horsmonden, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and vow renewal parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Horsmonden, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Common questions in Horsmonden
Is Horsmonden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Horsmonden?
Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Horsmonden
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Horsmonden
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take in Horsmonden and Kent:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near Horsmonden
What else we do in Horsmonden
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in Horsmonden is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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