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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Three Chimneys
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Three Chimneys.
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Fresh fish and chips in Three Chimneys
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Three Chimneys
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural weddings around Three Chimneys have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, sunset in Three Chimneys is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Three Chimneys
Is Three Chimneys 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.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Three Chimneys hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Three Chimneys
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Put bins near the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Getting married in Three Chimneys?
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Three Chimneys or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Three Chimneys, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find Three Chimneys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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