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Wedding fish and chip van in Rabbit's Cross, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Rabbit's Cross.
- Engagement parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Rabbit's Cross
Wedding fish and chip van in Rabbit's Cross, cooked to order
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Typical bookings include barn weddings and informal weddings, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Near Rabbit's Cross, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Rabbit's Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Within reach of Rabbit's Cross are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Places near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Rabbit's Cross?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rabbit's Cross book the van for events such as:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
Common questions in Rabbit's Cross
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rabbit's Cross close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Rabbit's Cross. The cost per head generally 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 book our van in Rabbit's Cross
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wedding in Rabbit's Cross. In Rabbit's Cross, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rabbit's Cross, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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