Medway · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chatham Waterfront
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Chatham Waterfront.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Chatham Waterfront
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Chatham Waterfront
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding after-parties and rustic farm weddings.
In Chatham Waterfront, 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
Could you trade in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Divine?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Chatham Waterfront?
We do. We serve events in Chatham Waterfront and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chatham Waterfront.
Getting married in Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Around Chatham Waterfront, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Chatham Waterfront to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chatham Waterfront are Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. If you want countryside in your photos, Ranscombe Farm isn’t far, and the countryside around Chatham Waterfront suits an outdoor reception.
We take the van to weddings all over the ME4, ME1 and ME7 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Chatham Waterfront we cover include Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chatham Waterfront include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Chatham Waterfront include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Chatham Waterfront?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Chatham Waterfront, such as Church of St John the Divine or St Michael the Archangel Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Nearby places to Chatham Waterfront
Other occasions in Chatham Waterfront
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Chatham Waterfront
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wedding in Chatham Waterfront, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put bins near the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
- 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