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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lashenden
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Lashenden.
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
A chip van near Lashenden
Wedding fish and chip van in Lashenden, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include seaside-themed weddings and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Lashenden have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lashenden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Lashenden?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Lashenden: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lashenden close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening food at a Lashenden wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning wedding fish and chips in Lashenden
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Lashenden to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lashenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lashenden to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lashenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. From Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Lashenden we cover include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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