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Wedding fish and chip van in Tunstall, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tunstall and the surrounding area.
- Barn weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Tunstall events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Tunstall
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside-themed weddings and wedding after-parties.
A wedding in a small place like Tunstall often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us 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. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Weddings in Tunstall: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Tunstall, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Tunstall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tunstall to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Planning photos in Cromers Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tunstall, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME9 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cover Tunstall and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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Events we cater in Tunstall
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tunstall and Kent:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you’re marrying at a church near Tunstall, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Tunstall is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Tunstall
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
- 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