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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Linton events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Linton.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Planning an event in Linton?
Wedding fish and chip van in Linton, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include weddings with a seaside feel and garden and marquee receptions, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Linton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Linton, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Linton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Linton
Other occasions in Linton
Common questions in Linton
What’s the nearest station to Linton?
East Farleigh station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Linton close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Linton
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Linton is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Linton include Stoneacre (3.8 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.8 miles north-west. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Local streets include Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Linton, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Count suppliers working late
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Where the van can park in Linton
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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