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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kemsing
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Kemsing.
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Kemsing?
Wedding fish and chip van in Kemsing, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. For food after the first dance and rustic farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
In Kemsing, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Kemsing is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kemsing to London (19 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Kemsing, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kemsing, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Kemsing, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Kemsing is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Kemsing and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Kemsing
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Kemsing close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come to Kemsing?
We do. We serve events in Kemsing and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Kemsing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Events we cater in Kemsing
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kemsing:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
Among the historic houses close to Kemsing are Knole House (2.8 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Kemsing
What else we do in Kemsing
- 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