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Wedding fish and chip van in The Moor, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in The Moor.
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for The Moor events
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Golden-hour photos in The Moor at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in The Moor, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We are frequently asked to cater rustic farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around The Moor have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in The Moor?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Places near The Moor
What else we do in The Moor
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from The Moor
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is The Moor too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Weddings in The Moor: venues, ceremonies and travel
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Moor. The Moor is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Planning photos in Collingwood Nature Reserve? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to The Moor we cover include Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near The Moor include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Hotel (within half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Moor?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why The Moor hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
- 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