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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lower Haysden
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Lower Haysden and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Lower Haysden
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lower Haysden
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and food after the first dance, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Lower Haysden have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Lower Haysden: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Lower Haysden?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Lower Haysden close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Lower Haysden and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Haysden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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Perfect for your wedding in Lower Haysden
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by, and the countryside around Lower Haysden suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Lower Haysden. Golden-hour photos in Lower Haysden at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Lower Haysden?
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Haysden and nearby villages. Lower Haysden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Stephen's Mission Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Lower Haysden include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Haysden
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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