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Wedding fish and chip van in Underling Green, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Underling Green.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Underling Green
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Underling Green
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. We are often asked to cater vow renewal parties and second-day and after-party food, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Near Underling Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
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What else we do in Underling Green
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Underling Green
Do you come out to small places like Underling Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Underling Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you cover Underling Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Underling Green and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Underling Green, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Underling Green and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Underling Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Underling Green
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Underling Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underling Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
- 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