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Wedding fish and chip van in Sandling, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sandling and across Kent.
- Evening wedding food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Sandling
Wedding fish and chip van in Sandling, fried fresh
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are often booked for marquee and garden weddings and weddings with a seaside feel.
Rural weddings around Sandling have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk 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.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Sandling, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Getting married in Sandling?
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Sandling is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Sandling to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Planning photos in Tyland Barn? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in ME14, ME16 and ME20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Sandling on the M20, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For weddings just outside Sandling, we cover Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Sandling
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sandling, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal weddings
Within reach of Sandling are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Where the van can park in Sandling
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Sandling: your questions answered
Is Sandling close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Sandling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Sandling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sandling is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What time is best for the van?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What affects the price in Sandling
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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