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Wedding fish and chip van in Hucking, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Hucking. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Hucking?
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Hucking
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for informal weddings and coastal-themed receptions.
Rural weddings around Hucking have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Hucking 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Hucking
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Hucking close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For weddings in Hucking, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hucking is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Detling Hill, and the countryside around Hucking suits an outdoor reception. Stockbury Hill Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hucking, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Hucking we cover include Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hucking include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hook and Hatchet pub (less than half a mile west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hucking
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Hucking
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Coastal-themed receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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