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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Marlpit Hill
Wedding fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Marlpit Hill?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Marlpit Hill
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. We are often asked to cater laid-back receptions and second-day and after-party food, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Marlpit Hill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Questions from Marlpit Hill
Is Marlpit Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Marlpit Hill?
Marlpit Hill has its own station: Edenbridge station.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
When should evening food go out?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Towns and villages near Marlpit Hill
What else we do in Marlpit Hill
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marlpit Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Weddings in Marlpit Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Marlpit Hill to London (about 21 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Among the historic houses close to Marlpit Hill are Chartwell (2.5 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN8 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Marlpit Hill?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Laid-back receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Edenbridge station is in Marlpit Hill itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening food at a Marlpit Hill wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Marlpit Hill
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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