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Wedding fish and chip van in Staplehurst, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Staplehurst.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Staplehurst
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van in Staplehurst, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and wedding after-parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a smaller place like Staplehurst, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Staplehurst?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Staplehurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
- Rustic farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Staplehurst weddings: local tips
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Staplehurst will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Staplehurst has its own station, Staplehurst station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Staplehurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Station Road, High Street and North Down, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Staplehurst, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (within half a mile north)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Staplehurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Staplehurst
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Staplehurst?
Staplehurst has its own station: Staplehurst station.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you cover Staplehurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Staplehurst is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where the van can park in Staplehurst
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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