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Wedding fish and chip van in Paddlesworth, Kent
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 Paddlesworth.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
A chip van near Paddlesworth
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Paddlesworth, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Paddlesworth
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We are often asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and vow renewal parties, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Paddlesworth have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Paddlesworth
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Put bins near the van
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
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Perfect for your wedding in Paddlesworth
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Paddlesworth book the van for occasions like:
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Burham Down is close by, and the countryside around Paddlesworth suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Planning wedding fish and chips in Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Paddlesworth will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. After a ceremony at a church like St Benedict's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
We serve weddings across the ME6 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Paddlesworth, we also cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Paddlesworth questions
Which station is closest to Paddlesworth?
Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can the van park in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Paddlesworth
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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