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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Bluetown events
Wedding fish and chip van in Bluetown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in Bluetown
Wedding fish and chip van in Bluetown, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and vow renewal parties, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bluetown, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Talk to us about evening numbers
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Bluetown is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Bluetown weddings: local tips
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bluetown, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Bluetown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Sittingbourne station is about 3.6 miles away. 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.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
Bluetown: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Bluetown close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Bluetown
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our prices page 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