Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Burham, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Burham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Burham
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it’s second-day and after-party food and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Burham, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Burham
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For weddings in Burham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (2.4 miles north) and Temple Manor (4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Burham Marsh can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
This part of Medway takes in ME1, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Burham, we also cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Burham includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Burham
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
In Burham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Snodland station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
Questions from Burham
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Burham?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where the van can park in Burham
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Burham. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Burham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Burham
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Golden-hour photos in Burham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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Also in Burham
- 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