Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Kings Hill, Kent
Something for almost everyone: 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 Kings Hill.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Kings Hill
Wedding fish and chip van in Kings Hill, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and marquee and garden weddings.
Weddings in a place like Kings Hill frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your wedding in Kings Hill
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at Church of St John the Baptist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Also near Kings Hill
Other occasions in Kings Hill
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Kings Hill questions
Could you trade in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Kings Hill?
We do. Kings Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kings Hill
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For weddings in Kings Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Kings Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: West Malling station is about 1.5 miles away. Within reach of Kings Hill are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (3.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cover weddings in every part of ME19. Your wedding could be at a house on Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Schools near Kings Hill include The Malling School (1.7 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. Evening food at a Kings Hill wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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