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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Bilting events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Bilting and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van for Bilting events
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Wedding fish and chip van in Bilting, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We are frequently asked to cater day-after gatherings and laid-back receptions, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Bilting frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bilting
What’s the nearest station to Bilting?
Wye station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bilting?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Bilting, 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. 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.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Bilting and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Bilting
Also in Bilting
Perfect for your wedding in Bilting
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wye station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Bilting book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bilting is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Godmersham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bilting, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
- 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