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Wedding fish and chip van in Puddledock, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Puddledock? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Puddledock events
Puddledock: your questions answered
Can the van park in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Puddledock?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Puddledock
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for day-after gatherings and garden and marquee receptions.
There is something special about a country wedding near Puddledock, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Puddledock
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Puddledock
Puddledock is about 1 mile north of Swanley, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Puddledock and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.8 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Puddledock, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in DA2 and BR8 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Hextable (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile south-west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Wilmington (1 mile north-east) and Swanley Village (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Puddledock include Hextable School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Puddledock
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Puddledock
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Puddledock and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Day-after gatherings
Within reach of Puddledock are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (2.2 miles north) and Red House (3.3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How it works
When we arrive, 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 Puddledock wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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