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Wedding fish and chip van in Sundridge, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sundridge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Sundridge
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and coastal-themed receptions, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Sundridge, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Sundridge
Other occasions in Sundridge
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Flag coeliac guests early
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Occasions we serve in Sundridge
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
For outdoor photos, Dryhill Nature Reserve is close by.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sundridge?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Sundridge and the whole of Kent
Common questions in Sundridge
Is Sundridge close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Sundridge weddings: local tips
Sundridge is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sundridge and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Dunton Green station, about 2.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Planning photos in Montreal Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sundridge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in TN14, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Church Road, Chapmans Road and Main Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Brasted (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile north-east), Bessels Green (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sundridge include Trinity School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (0.6 miles west)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Sundridge, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sundridge
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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