Medway · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tunbridge Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Tunbridge Hill.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn weddings
- Day-after gatherings
Planning an event in Tunbridge Hill?
Occasions we serve in Tunbridge Hill
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Tunbridge Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
Bishop Saltings nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding fish and chip van in Tunbridge Hill, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. For weddings with a seaside feel and marquee and garden weddings, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Tunbridge Hill 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Weddings in Tunbridge Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tunbridge Hill and nearby villages. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tunbridge Hill to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tunbridge Hill include Bishop Saltings.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Winter weddings in Tunbridge Hill are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
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 typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Tunbridge Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Tunbridge Hill?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Tunbridge Hill from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Tunbridge Hill
Also in Tunbridge Hill
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Medway, including Tunbridge Hill
- 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