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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Yalding
Wedding fish and chip van in Yalding: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Yalding?
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wedding fish and chip van in Yalding, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it is engagement celebrations and barn weddings, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Yalding 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Weddings in Yalding: venues, ceremonies and travel
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Yalding book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Yalding to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Quarry Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. For guests travelling by train, Yalding station is about 1 mile away.
This part of Kent takes in ME18. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Yalding we cover include Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Walnut Tree Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Yalding? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
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 we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Yalding
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Yalding and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Yalding?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, sunset in Yalding is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Yalding
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
More for events in Yalding
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Yalding
Do you come out to small places like Yalding?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Yalding close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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