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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Wateringbury
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Wateringbury.
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Wateringbury
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Wedding fish and chip van in Wateringbury, fried fresh
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with a seaside feel and second-day and after-party food.
Near Wateringbury, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Also near Wateringbury
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Wateringbury weddings: local tips
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Wateringbury to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wateringbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wateringbury to London (28 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Wateringbury station is in Wateringbury itself. If you are marrying at a church near Wateringbury, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Weddings anywhere in ME18 start with a parking spot for the van. From Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Wateringbury, we cover Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At a December wedding in Wateringbury, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wateringbury
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Wateringbury
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take around Wateringbury:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
Within reach of Wateringbury are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (4.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
Takeaway run or book a 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wateringbury questions
How far is Wateringbury from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has its own station: Wateringbury station.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan bins by the hatch
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Wateringbury, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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