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Wedding fish and chip van in Stone Cross, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Stone Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van in Stone Cross
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Stone Cross
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. For engagement celebrations and laid-back receptions, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Stone Cross, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Stone Cross
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Stone Cross, such as Church of St Martin of Tours, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
Getting married in Stone Cross?
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN3 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (0.9 miles north)
Where the van can park in Stone Cross
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Stone Cross
Other occasions in Stone Cross
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Questions from Stone Cross
How far is Stone Cross from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stone Cross.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Stone Cross, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in 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