Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Wouldham, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Wouldham and the surrounding area.
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Wouldham
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Wouldham
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and vow renewal parties.
Rural weddings around Wouldham have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Wouldham and across Medway
Towns and villages near Wouldham
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FAQs for Wouldham
Is Wouldham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Wouldham?
Halling station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Do you come to Wouldham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wouldham. To check your date, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Wouldham
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wouldham and Medway:
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Halling station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Wouldham, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Wouldham
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. In and around Wouldham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Among the historic houses close to Wouldham are Starkey Castle (0.9 miles north) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
This part of Medway takes in ME1. Local streets include High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Wouldham we cover include Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wouldham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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