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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in West Yoke
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in West Yoke. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in West Yoke
Weddings in West Yoke: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of West Yoke or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from West Yoke to London (19 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of West Yoke, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over TN15. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside West Yoke, we also cover Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Schools near West Yoke include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in West Yoke
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and engagement celebrations.
A wedding in a small place like West Yoke frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Events we cater in West Yoke
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever the occasion in West Yoke, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Garden and marquee receptions
Within reach of West Yoke are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles west) and Cobham College (4.7 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Questions from West Yoke
Is West Yoke close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Yoke? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Nearby places to West Yoke
What else we do in West Yoke
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Golden-hour photos in West Yoke at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- 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