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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Woodhatch
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Woodhatch and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Woodhatch
Wedding fish and chip van in Woodhatch, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for vow renewal parties and seaside-themed weddings.
Rural weddings around Woodhatch have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Woodhatch
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Woodhatch:
- Laid-back receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Among the historic houses close to Woodhatch are Knole House (3 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Getting married in Woodhatch?
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Woodhatch will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Woodhatch to London (about 23 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Barden Lake is not far, and the countryside around Woodhatch suits an outdoor reception. It’s worth telling train travellers that Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodhatch, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN11 and TN14 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to weddings in Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Woodhatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Woodhatch
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Woodhatch
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For a summer wedding in Woodhatch, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Woodhatch
Which station is closest to Woodhatch?
Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Woodhatch close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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