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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Little Conghurst
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Little Conghurst.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van in Little Conghurst
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Little Conghurst
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Whether it is relaxed, informal receptions and engagement parties, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Little Conghurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Questions from Little Conghurst
Is Little Conghurst 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.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Little Conghurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Little Conghurst is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding. Evening food at a Little Conghurst 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Little Conghurst
What else we do in Little Conghurst
Weddings in Little Conghurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Across the TN18 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Etchingham station is about 4.1 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Schools near Little Conghurst include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and 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