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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Platt
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Platt. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Platt
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Platt
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We are frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and vow renewals and anniversaries, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Platt 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. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Events we cater in Platt
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Within reach of Platt are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Platt
Is Platt close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Platt?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Put bins near the van
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening food at a Platt wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Getting married in Platt?
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Platt. Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 0.9 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Platt, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor pub (within half a mile west)
What else we do in Platt
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Platt
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Platt
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See how we price and 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