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Wedding fish and chip van in Rushenden, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Rushenden.
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Rushenden
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Rushenden
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. For coastal-themed receptions and wedding after-parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Rushenden, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. At a December wedding in Rushenden, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Rushenden questions
Do you come out to small places like Rushenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Rushenden from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you come to Rushenden?
We do. We serve events in Rushenden and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Rushenden weddings: local tips
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. Bookings in Rushenden come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Marrying at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Weddings anywhere in ME11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Rushenden we cover include Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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