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Wedding fish and chip van in Wanshurst Green, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Wanshurst Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in Wanshurst Green
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Wanshurst Green
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 are often asked to cater evening wedding food and engagement celebrations, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Near Wanshurst Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in Wanshurst Green at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wanshurst Green?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Wanshurst Green
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Wanshurst Green
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wanshurst Green questions
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Wanshurst Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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.
What time is best for the van?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Wanshurst Green?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Wanshurst Green and Kent:
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Second-day and after-party food
It is worth telling train travellers that Marden station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning wedding fish and chips in Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Wanshurst Green to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Also near Wanshurst Green
Other occasions in Wanshurst Green
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
- 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