Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Stansted, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Stansted.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Book the van in Stansted
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Wedding fish and chip van in Stansted, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For day-after gatherings and barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Stansted, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Stansted questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Stansted?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Towns and villages near Stansted
Other occasions in Stansted
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Stansted is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Occasions we serve in Stansted
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning photos in Trosley Country Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Put bins near the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
For event organisers in Stansted
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Stansted
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Getting married in Stansted?
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Stansted, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Within reach of Stansted are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stansted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of TN15. Your wedding could be at a house on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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