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Wedding fish and chip van in Broadstairs, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Broadstairs.
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Broadstairs
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Broadstairs
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and wedding after-parties.
In a town like Broadstairs, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Broadstairs?
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Within reach of Broadstairs are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Broadstairs
Can you serve near the sea around Broadstairs?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Broadstairs?
Broadstairs has its own station: Broadstairs station.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to Broadstairs?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Broadstairs. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Broadstairs, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Broadstairs
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT10 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is not far, and the countryside around Broadstairs suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Broadstairs, such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of CT10, CT9 and CT12 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Broadstairs on the A254 and A255, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Where the van can park in Broadstairs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Broadstairs
What else we do in Broadstairs
- 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