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Wedding fish and chip van in Larkfield, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Larkfield.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Larkfield
Why choose a fish and chip van in Larkfield?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Larkfield
- Events in Larkfield and across Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wedding fish and chip van in Larkfield, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include relaxed, informal receptions and engagement celebrations, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Larkfield have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Other occasions in Larkfield
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Larkfield, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Larkfield
Is Larkfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Larkfield?
New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Occasions we serve in Larkfield
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
In Larkfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Burham Down.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME20 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Larkfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Within reach of Larkfield are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. If you are marrying at a church near Larkfield, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME20 and ME19 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Larkfield include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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