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Wedding fish and chip van in Swattenden, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Swattenden.
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- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Swattenden
Wedding fish and chip van in Swattenden, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it’s weddings with a seaside feel and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
A wedding in a small place like Swattenden frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Swattenden hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Swattenden and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Put bins near the van
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Swattenden, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Swattenden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Swattenden questions
Do you come out to small places like Swattenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Do you come to Swattenden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Swattenden is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Swattenden?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
Marrying at Congregational Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Swattenden to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Swattenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Swattenden to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
Planning photos in Crane Valley? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the High Weald National Landscape within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN17, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to weddings in Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
What affects the price in Swattenden
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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