Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Maplescombe events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Maplescombe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Maplescombe events
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter weddings in Maplescombe are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Maplescombe
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers.
A wedding in a small place like Maplescombe often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Getting married in Maplescombe?
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Maplescombe and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Maplescombe to London (about 18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Maplescombe are Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in DA4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Maplescombe we cover include West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For event organisers in Maplescombe
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Maplescombe hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins near the van
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Maplescombe?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Maplescombe questions
Do you come out to small places like Maplescombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Maplescombe from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Maplescombe
More for events in Maplescombe
- 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