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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lamberhurst Quarter
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Lamberhurst Quarter and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Lamberhurst Quarter
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Lamberhurst Quarter, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Lamberhurst Quarter, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and coastal-themed receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Lamberhurst Quarter frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Perfect for your wedding in Lamberhurst Quarter
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lamberhurst Quarter book the van for occasions like:
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Frant station, about 3.3 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Getting married in Lamberhurst Quarter?
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For weddings in Lamberhurst Quarter, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Lamberhurst Quarter is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lamberhurst Quarter to Brighton (29 miles away).
Within reach of Lamberhurst Quarter are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Lamberhurst Quarter suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lamberhurst Quarter, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in TN3. For weddings just outside Lamberhurst Quarter, we cover Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Lamberhurst Quarter includes Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lamberhurst Quarter
Is Lamberhurst Quarter too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lamberhurst Quarter?
Frant station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can the van come to Lamberhurst Quarter?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lamberhurst Quarter is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Lamberhurst Quarter? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Lamberhurst Quarter and the whole of Kent
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s 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