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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tovil events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tovil and the surrounding area.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Tovil
Wedding fish and chip van in Tovil, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
In Tovil, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Perfect for your wedding in Tovil
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tovil
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in River Len LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Tovil, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Tovil
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Tovil
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tovil and the surrounding area. Tovil is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Tovil to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Historic houses near Tovil include Stoneacre (3.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME16 and ME15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Tovil, we also cover Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Towns and villages near Tovil
More for events in Tovil
- 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