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Wedding fish and chip van in Marsh Green, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Marsh Green.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Marsh Green
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter weddings in Marsh Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Marsh Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
About our wedding fish and chip van in Marsh Green
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Whether it’s rustic farm weddings and informal weddings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Marsh Green, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Getting married in Marsh Green?
Marsh Green is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Marsh Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Edenbridge Town station is about 1.6 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near Marsh Green, such as Marsh Green Mission Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marsh Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in TN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Marsh Green Road and Greybury Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Stick Hill (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles south-west), Hammerwood (3 miles south), Cowden (3 miles south-east) and Lingfield (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Paddock Wood (14 miles east), Southborough (9 miles east) and Broadwater Down (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Wheatsheaf Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put bins near the van
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Towns and villages near Marsh Green
What else we do in Marsh Green
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Marsh Green
See how we price and the cost guide.
Marsh Green questions
Is Marsh Green close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Marsh Green Mission Church: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Marsh Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Marsh Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Marsh Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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