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Wedding fish and chip van in Poundsbridge, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Poundsbridge and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Barn weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Wedding fish and chip van in Poundsbridge
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Poundsbridge
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for garden and marquee receptions and rustic farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Poundsbridge, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Questions from Poundsbridge
What’s the nearest station to Poundsbridge?
Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Poundsbridge from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to Poundsbridge?
We do. Poundsbridge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Poundsbridge weddings: local tips
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Weddings in Poundsbridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Poundsbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Poundsbridge to Brighton (26 miles away).
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Among the historic houses close to Poundsbridge are Penshurst Place (1.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.6 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Poundsbridge we cover include Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Poundsbridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Poundsbridge?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Poundsbridge
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to Poundsbridge
Also in Poundsbridge
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. For a summer wedding in Poundsbridge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Poundsbridge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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