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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Sandway events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sandway and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
A chip van near Sandway
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For a summer wedding in Sandway, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Sandway
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We’re often asked to cater wedding after-parties and laid-back receptions, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sandway, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Do not forget your suppliers
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Sandway
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Sandway
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning photos in Kiln Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Places near Sandway
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Questions from Sandway
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Sandway close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Sandway
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Getting married in Sandway?
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Sandway, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Sandway to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Historic houses near Sandway include Leeds Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Schools near Sandway include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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