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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Bridge
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bridge and the surrounding area.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Bridge?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bridge
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Whether it is evening food for day and evening guests and weddings in a marquee or garden, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bridge, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Bridge
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For weddings in Bridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve. Among the historic houses close to Bridge are Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over CT4. From High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bridge includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Arms (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Bridge
What’s the nearest station to Bridge?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Bridge?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bridge and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wedding. Golden-hour photos in Bridge at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Bridge
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What else we do in Bridge
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Occasions we serve in Bridge
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Marrying at Church of St Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use 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