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Wedding fish and chip van in Thurnham, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Thurnham.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Thurnham
Events we cater in Thurnham
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
White Horse Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding fish and chip van in Thurnham, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. We’re frequently asked to cater second-day and after-party food and garden and marquee receptions, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Near Thurnham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Getting married in Thurnham?
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Thurnham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Thurnham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Thurnham to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church like St Mary the Virgin Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Thurnham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Thurnham, we cover Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Thurnham and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Thurnham
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Common questions in Thurnham
Can the van park in White Horse Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Thurnham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Thurnham.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Thurnham, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
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- 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