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Wedding fish and chip van in Chartham, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Chartham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
Book the van in Chartham
Events we cater in Chartham
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding fish and chip van in Chartham, fried fresh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and rustic farm weddings, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Chartham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Chartham weddings: local tips
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a wedding in Chartham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chartham. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If you’re hoping for photos in No Man's Orchard, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Chartham, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Station Road, River Court and The Green, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Also near Chartham
Other occasions in Chartham
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Chartham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Chartham questions
Do you come out to small places like Chartham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Chartham close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Chartham, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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