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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hothfield events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hothfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
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Wedding fish and chip van in Hothfield, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it’s vow renewal parties and marquee and garden weddings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Hothfield frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Put bins near the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Count suppliers working late
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Hothfield. In Hothfield, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Hothfield: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Hothfield?
Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
When should evening food go out?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Hothfield?
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Hothfield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Hothfield to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hothfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
- 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