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Wedding fish and chip van in Longfield, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Longfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Vow renewal parties
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Longfield
Perfect for your wedding in Longfield
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Longfield
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and engagement parties.
A wedding in a small place like Longfield frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Longfield, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Longfield
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Longfield from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Golden-hour photos in Longfield at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For weddings in Longfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Longfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Longfield has its own station, Longfield station. Historic houses near Longfield include Cobham College (4 miles east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in DA3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings in Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Longfield include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Towns and villages near Longfield
More for events in Longfield
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- 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