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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Speldhurst
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Speldhurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Speldhurst events
Getting married in Speldhurst?
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Speldhurst, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Speldhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Speldhurst to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Speldhurst suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Speldhurst, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Speldhurst include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
Wedding fish and chip van in Speldhurst, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
Near Speldhurst, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Speldhurst
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Speldhurst book the van for events such as:
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Speldhurst are Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Speldhurst
Do you come out to small places like Speldhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Speldhurst from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many portions do we need?
Usually most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you come to Speldhurst?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Speldhurst and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When should evening food go out?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Count suppliers working late
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Speldhurst
Other occasions in Speldhurst
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Golden-hour photos in Speldhurst at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
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.
Related guides
- 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