Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Kettle Corner, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Kettle Corner.
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn weddings
A chip van near Kettle Corner
About our wedding fish and chip van in Kettle Corner
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for day-after gatherings and weddings with a seaside feel.
Rural weddings around Kettle Corner have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Winter weddings in Kettle Corner are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Kettle Corner? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Kettle Corner
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Kettle Corner
Do you come out to small places like Kettle Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Kettle Corner, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Kettle Corner to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east. Within reach of Kettle Corner are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.7 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across the ME15 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on St Helens Lane and Lower Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Kettle Corner we cover include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kettle Corner include Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Kettle Corner include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
Where the van can park in Kettle Corner
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Do not forget your suppliers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
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Perfect for your wedding in Kettle Corner
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn weddings
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 to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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