Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Aylesham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Aylesham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Aylesham
About our wedding fish and chip van in Aylesham
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. We are often asked to cater food after the first dance and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
A farm or garden wedding near Aylesham suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Getting married in Aylesham?
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Aylesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Aylesham, such as St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Aylesham are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aylesham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Aylesham, we cover Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Why choose a fish and chip van in Aylesham?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Aylesham hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Common questions in Aylesham
Which station is closest to Aylesham?
Aylesham station, in Aylesham itself.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Aylesham?
We do. We serve events in Aylesham and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Nearby places to Aylesham
Other occasions in Aylesham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count suppliers working late
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
What affects the price in Aylesham
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Aylesham?
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
For guests travelling by train, Aylesham has its own station, Aylesham station.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Aylesham is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Aylesham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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