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Wedding fish and chip van in Kippington, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kippington and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Kippington
Planning wedding fish and chips in Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Kippington, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Kippington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kippington to London (20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Knole House (1.2 miles east) and Ightham Mote (4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across TN13, TN14 and TN15 and the streets around it. Local streets include Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Kippington, we cover Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kippington includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Kippington
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is relaxed, informal receptions and evening food for day and evening guests, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Kippington suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kippington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening food at a Kippington wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Kippington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Events we cater in Kippington
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 are often booked for:
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Montreal Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kippington
Can the van go 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 Kippington close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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