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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Painters Ash
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Painters Ash and the surrounding area.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Painters Ash
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and wedding after-parties, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Painters Ash, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At a December wedding in Painters Ash, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Painters Ash
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
If you want countryside in your photos, Sawyers Lake is not far, and the countryside around Painters Ash suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Painters Ash and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Painters Ash
Can the van park in Castle Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Painters Ash?
Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
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. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Getting married in Painters Ash?
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Painters Ash as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Painters Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
We serve weddings across the DA11 and DA13 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road, wherever the van can park. You will find Painters Ash on the A2, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Painters Ash, we also cover Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Painters Ash include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Local schools include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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