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Wedding fish and chip van in Speed Gate, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Speed Gate and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Speed Gate
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Speed Gate
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Wedding fish and chip van in Speed Gate, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it is vow renewal parties and pre-wedding get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Speed Gate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
For event organisers in Speed Gate
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 confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Nearby places to Speed Gate
What else we do in Speed Gate
Speed Gate questions
Is Speed Gate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Speed Gate?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Usually most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your wedding in Speed Gate
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening food at a Speed Gate wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. People in Speed Gate book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Speed Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Speed Gate, we also cover Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun 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