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Wedding fish and chip van in Yopps Green, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Yopps Green.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Yopps Green?
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Wedding fish and chip van in Yopps Green, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and rustic farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Yopps Green often 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. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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For event organisers in Yopps Green
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Yopps Green
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Yopps Green?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can the van come to Yopps Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Yopps Green and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
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:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Weddings in Yopps Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Yopps Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Yopps Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Yopps Green to London (23 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2 miles away. Historic houses near Yopps Green include Old Soar Manor (1.1 miles east) and Ightham Mote (1.2 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Yopps Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Sheet Hill and Yopps Green or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover weddings in Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (2.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening food at a Yopps Green wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Yopps Green and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Yopps Green
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Plaxtol Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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