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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Singlewell or Ifield
Wedding fish and chip van in Singlewell or Ifield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning an event in Singlewell or Ifield?
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Wedding fish and chip van in Singlewell or Ifield, fried fresh
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and rustic farm weddings.
Rural weddings around Singlewell or Ifield have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Weddings in Singlewell or Ifield: venues, ceremonies and travel
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. For a wedding in Singlewell or Ifield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Singlewell or Ifield. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Singlewell or Ifield to London (about 21 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Sawyers Lake is close by. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Meopham station is about 1.9 miles away.
For weddings in DA12, DA11 and DA13, we just need to know where the van can park. From North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Events we cater in Singlewell or Ifield
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
Historic houses near Singlewell or Ifield include Cobham College (1.8 miles south-east) and Starkey Castle (5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Singlewell or Ifield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Also near Singlewell or Ifield
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Singlewell or Ifield
How far is Singlewell or Ifield from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Singlewell or Ifield?
Yes, we do. Singlewell or Ifield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. In Singlewell or Ifield, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Singlewell or Ifield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Singlewell or Ifield
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- 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