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Wedding fish and chip van in Ash, Kent
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 Ash.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Ash?
Wedding fish and chip van in Ash, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for weddings with a seaside feel and vow renewal parties.
In Ash, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put bins near the van
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ash? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Ash weddings: local tips
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Nicholas? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Historic houses near Ash include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile west)
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Ash, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Ash. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Ash
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ash?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Ash
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Ash from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
- 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