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Wedding fish and chip van in Bossingham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Bossingham and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Book the van in Bossingham
Wedding fish and chip van in Bossingham, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and vow renewal parties, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Bossingham often 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. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Bossingham hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bossingham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bossingham
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bossingham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bossingham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. Historic houses near Bossingham include Acrise Place (4.9 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bossingham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across CT4. We can serve a wedding on streets such as The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Perfect for your wedding in Bossingham
It is food every generation enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Bossingham is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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