Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Appledore, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Appledore. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Appledore
Wedding fish and chip van in Appledore, cooked to order
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and barn and farm weddings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Appledore, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wedding in Appledore, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Appledore. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Appledore to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN26, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
Nearby places to Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Common questions in Appledore
Can you serve near the sea around Appledore?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Appledore too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
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.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Appledore.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Appledore, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Appledore, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Appledore
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
Within reach of Appledore are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.9 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Appledore
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in 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