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Wedding fish and chip van in Tonge, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tonge and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Tonge
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Tonge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Tonge
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and engagement parties.
Near Tonge, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Tonge: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Tonge?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Tonge from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Before you choose a 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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Tonge
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Tonge weddings: local tips
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wedding in Tonge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Tonge. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Milton Creek Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For guests travelling by train, Teynham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Tonge hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Tonge 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Perfect for your wedding in Tonge
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding after-parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Food after the first dance
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Giles often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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