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Wedding fish and chip van in Newtown, 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 Newtown.
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Newtown
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Newtown
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for seaside-themed weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Newtown, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Newtown: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Newtown too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you come to Newtown?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Newtown and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Perfect for your wedding in Newtown
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Within reach of Newtown are historic houses such as Hever Castle (1 mile north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Weddings in Newtown: venues, ceremonies and travel
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. From the centre of Newtown to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Hever station, about 1 mile north-west. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in TN8 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wedding is on Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Horse pub (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Newtown is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Newtown
Other occasions in Newtown
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use 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