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Wedding fish and chip van in Bockhanger, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Bockhanger. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Bockhanger
Wedding fish and chip van in Bockhanger, cooked to order
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and pre-wedding get-togethers, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Bockhanger, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
FAQs for Bockhanger
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening food at a Bockhanger wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Around Bockhanger, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Bockhanger is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Hatch Park is close by. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the TN24 and TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bockhanger include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Towns and villages near Bockhanger
What else we do in Bockhanger
Occasions we serve in Bockhanger
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning photos in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Bockhanger. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Bockhanger
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Bockhanger and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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