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Wedding fish and chip van in Swanley Village, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Swanley Village.
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Swanley Village events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Swanley Village
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For weddings with a seaside feel and engagement celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Swanley Village, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Swanley Village
Which station is closest to Swanley Village?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Swanley Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Swanley Village?
We do. We serve events in Swanley Village and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Swanley Village, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Swanley Village
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Swanley Village. Swanley Village is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Saint Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. If you want countryside in your photos, Wansunt Pit isn’t far, and the countryside around Swanley Village suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in BR8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Swanley Village, we cover Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Swanley Village include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Hextable School (0.8 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Swanley Village
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever the occasion in Swanley Village, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Swanley Village
Also in Swanley Village
What affects the price in Swanley Village
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Swanley Village
Read our prices page and 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