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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Southfleet
Wedding fish and chip van in Southfleet: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Southfleet?
Wedding fish and chip van in Southfleet, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. Typical bookings include rustic farm weddings and laid-back receptions, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Southfleet have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. At a December wedding in Southfleet, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Southfleet
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal.
Whatever the occasion in Southfleet, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
For outdoor photos, Sawyers Lake is close by, and the countryside around Southfleet suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
Nearby places to Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Southfleet
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in DA13, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Nicholas? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Weddings anywhere in DA13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Southfleet includes Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Black Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Southfleet
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Southfleet?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Southfleet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
- 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