Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Strood, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Strood and the surrounding area.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Strood?
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Strood, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our wedding fish and chip van in Strood
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and day-after gatherings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Strood, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wedding in Strood
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
In Strood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
Common questions in Strood
Do you come out to small places like Strood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you cover Strood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Strood and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Getting married in Strood?
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Strood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Strood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Turners Field, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Among the historic houses close to Strood are Smallhythe Place (2.6 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (5 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over TN17. Streets in the area include Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Strood we cover include Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Towns and villages near Strood
More for events in Strood
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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