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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Arpinge events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Arpinge.
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Arpinge events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Arpinge
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for barn and farm weddings and vow renewal parties.
Near Arpinge, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Arpinge
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Arpinge, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Arpinge
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Arpinge?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wedding after-parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Cheriton Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Common questions in Arpinge
Can you serve after a service at St Oswald's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Arpinge from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Arpinge?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Arpinge and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Weddings in Arpinge: venues, ceremonies and travel
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. For weddings in Arpinge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Arpinge are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
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:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- 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