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Wedding fish and chip van in Peckham Bush, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Peckham Bush: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Peckham Bush
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wedding fish and chip van in Peckham Bush, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and coastal-themed receptions.
Near Peckham Bush, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your wedding in Peckham Bush
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Peckham Bush include Old Soar Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, sunset in Peckham Bush is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
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, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Also near Peckham Bush
What else we do in Peckham Bush
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Peckham Bush? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Peckham Bush
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Peckham Bush
Peckham Bush is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. In and around Peckham Bush, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Yalding station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station. If you are marrying at a church near Peckham Bush, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN12 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on Bush Road and Bullen Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hale Street (1 mile south-east), East Peckham (1 mile south), Snoll Hatch (1 mile south), Branbridges (1 mile south-east) and Little Mill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.6 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bush Blackbird And Thrush Public House (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Peckham Bush
Is Peckham Bush too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Peckham Bush from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you come to Peckham Bush?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Peckham Bush. To check your date, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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