Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Paddock Wood
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Paddock Wood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Paddock Wood
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Paddock Wood
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and day-after gatherings.
In Paddock Wood, 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paddock Wood?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Paddock Wood hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Paddock Wood and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Paddock Wood to London (about 31 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Paddock Wood station is in Paddock Wood itself. Foal Hurst Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
We take the van to weddings all over TN12 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Paddock Wood is on the B2017 and B2160, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Paddock Wood we cover include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Paddock Wood include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include John Brunt V.C. Pub (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Paddock Wood
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Paddock Wood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wedding in Paddock Wood
It is food every generation enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Paddock Wood:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Andrew's Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Paddock Wood
How far is Paddock Wood from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cover Paddock Wood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Paddock Wood is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Put bins near the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Places near Paddock Wood
Other occasions in Paddock Wood
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening food at a Paddock Wood wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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