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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Boughton Aluph events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Boughton Aluph and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van in Boughton Aluph
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Boughton Aluph, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Boughton Aluph
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Boughton Aluph, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Boughton Aluph
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 are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Boughton Aluph hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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What else we do in Boughton Aluph
Perfect for your wedding in Boughton Aluph
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Boughton Aluph and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hatch Park, and the countryside around Boughton Aluph suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
Where the van can park in Boughton Aluph
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Boughton Aluph weddings: local tips
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Boughton Aluph to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Boughton Aluph are Godinton House (4.2 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Marrying at All Saints’ Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Boughton Aluph, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
Boughton Aluph questions
We are gathering after a service at All Saints’ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Boughton Aluph close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Boughton Aluph.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Boughton Aluph?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Boughton Aluph?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Boughton Aluph. For a quote, use our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Boughton Aluph? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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