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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Charing
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charing? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Charing
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Charing
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We are often asked to cater day-after gatherings and pre-wedding get-togethers, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Charing, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Charing weddings: local tips
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Charing, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Charing to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Planning photos in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include The High Street, Market Place and Station Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Charing. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charing? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Charing?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
These are some of the bookings we take in Charing and Kent:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near Charing include Godinton House (3.9 miles south-east) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.7 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charing
How far is Charing from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, sunset in Charing is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Charing
More for events in Charing
- 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