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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in How Green
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in How Green.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
A chip van near How Green
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in How Green
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater vow renewal parties and evening food for day and evening guests.
Near How Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
How Green: your questions answered
Can the van park in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What affects the price in How Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in How Green?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in How Green and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Other occasions in How Green
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in How Green. In How Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How Green weddings: local tips
How Green is about 7 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN8 area, we can bring the van to you. How Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near How Green include Hever Castle (0.7 miles south) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of How Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN8 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Hever Road and How Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside How Green, we also cover Hever (1 mile south), Newtown (2 miles south), Markbeech (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (5.4 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (0.7 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Public House (0.8 miles east)
Perfect for your wedding in How Green
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hever station, about 1.3 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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