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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in New Barn
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in New Barn.
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Fresh fish and chips in New Barn
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in New Barn
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and food after the first dance, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In New Barn, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening food at a New Barn wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in New Barn, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in New Barn
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
New Barn: your questions answered
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is New Barn from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Planning wedding fish and chips in New Barn
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. New Barn is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. New Barn is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Within reach of New Barn are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.1 miles east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. For guests travelling by train, Longfield station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of New Barn, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in DA3 and DA13, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to New Barn we cover include Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins by the hatch
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Before you choose a 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:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in New Barn
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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