Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Petteridge events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Petteridge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Book the van in Petteridge
Wedding fish and chip van in Petteridge, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For garden and marquee receptions and anniversary celebrations, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural weddings around Petteridge have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Petteridge
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
Within reach of Petteridge are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (3.8 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Petteridge weddings: local tips
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. People in Petteridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Petteridge to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2.6 miles away. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve, and the countryside around Petteridge suits an outdoor reception. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petteridge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Petteridge, we cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Hop Bine pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Put bins near the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Petteridge
Do you come out to small places like Petteridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Do you cover Petteridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Petteridge is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Petteridge, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: 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.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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