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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Burmarsh events
Wedding fish and chip van in Burmarsh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Burmarsh?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Burmarsh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and seaside-themed weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Burmarsh, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Burmarsh, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Burmarsh
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Perfect for your wedding in Burmarsh
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Burmarsh, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Food after the first dance
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Burmarsh: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Burmarsh?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Burmarsh?
We do. We serve events in Burmarsh and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Burmarsh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings in Burmarsh come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in TN29. From Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings in Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. 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.
Why Burmarsh hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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