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Wedding fish and chip van in Knockholt, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Knockholt and across Kent.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Knockholt
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Knockholt?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Downe Bank, and the countryside around Knockholt suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
Wedding fish and chip van in Knockholt, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it’s pre-wedding get-togethers and vow renewals and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Knockholt, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Knockholt and nearby villages. Knockholt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Knockholt station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Knockholt, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in TN14. Local streets include Main Road and Blueberry Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Knockholt, we also cover Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Knockholt questions
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Knockholt?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Will the van be in our photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Nearby places to Knockholt
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Talk to us about evening numbers
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Knockholt
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening food at a Knockholt 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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