Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Printstile, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Printstile.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
Planning an event in Printstile?
Wedding fish and chip van in Printstile, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for day-after gatherings and seaside-themed weddings.
Rural weddings around Printstile 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. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Printstile weddings: local tips
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Printstile or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Printstile is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Printstile to London (about 26 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Printstile are Penshurst Place (1.4 miles west) and Chiddingstone Castle (3.3 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Lawrence frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Anywhere in TN3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Penshurst Road and Barden Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Printstile is on the B2176, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Bidborough (1 mile east), Speldhurst (1 mile south), Poundsbridge (1 mile south-west), Stockland Green (1 mile south-east) and Bullingstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.6 miles east) and The Milne Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Printstile include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Printstile?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Printstile and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Barden Lake, and the countryside around Printstile suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Printstile? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Printstile questions
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Printstile?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Printstile.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Also near Printstile
What else we do in Printstile
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Printstile, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Printstile? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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