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Wedding fish and chip van in Bloodden, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bloodden and across Kent.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van for Bloodden events
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Wedding fish and chip van in Bloodden, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Whether it is laid-back receptions and engagement celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bloodden, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Bloodden
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Bloodden and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Bloodden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bloodden is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Innocents, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Historic houses near Bloodden include Goodnestone Park (1.5 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bloodden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over CT3 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter weddings in Bloodden are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bloodden
Which station is closest to Bloodden?
Bloodden has its own station: Adisham station.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for 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.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bloodden.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Bloodden?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bloodden:
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Day-after gatherings
- Laid-back receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Adisham station is in Bloodden itself.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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