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Wedding fish and chip van in Leigh, 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 Leigh.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Leigh
Events we cater in Leigh
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Leigh and Kent:
- Wedding after-parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Haysden Country Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our wedding fish and chip van in Leigh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include pre-wedding get-togethers and barn weddings, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Leigh, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Leigh? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Leigh hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Weddings in Leigh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. In and around Leigh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Leigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Leigh (Kent) station serves Leigh directly. Historic houses near Leigh include Penshurst Place (2 miles south-west) and Chiddingstone Castle (3.3 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
For weddings in TN11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wedding on streets such as High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Leigh include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (less than half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Leigh
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Leigh questions
Is Leigh 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.
How far is Leigh from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Do you cover Leigh?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Leigh and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Also in Leigh
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter weddings in Leigh are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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