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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashford, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Ashford.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Ashford events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Ashford
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and anniversary celebrations, with curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A large place like Ashford offers hotels, function rooms and gardens. A chip van suits a reception with somewhere to park outside. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Common questions in Ashford
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ashford?
Ashford has its own station: Ashford International station.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Ashford at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we serve in Ashford
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Laid-back receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Christ Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Planning wedding fish and chips in Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ashford to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Ashford International station serves Ashford directly. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hatch Park. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Ashford include the A20 and A28, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. For weddings just outside Ashford, we cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashford include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Ashford include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Locomotive pub (under half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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