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Wedding fish and chip van in Cliftonville, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cliftonville? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Cliftonville
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Cliftonville
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include relaxed, informal receptions and engagement celebrations, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a smaller place like Cliftonville, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Places near Cliftonville
What else we do in Cliftonville
Events we cater in Cliftonville
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at Church of St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Cliftonville? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cliftonville
What’s the nearest station to Cliftonville?
Margate station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Cliftonville and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cliftonville? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Getting married in Cliftonville?
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Cliftonville will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Cliftonville is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Cliftonville are Quex Park (3.9 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west. With the coast within about a mile, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We serve weddings across CT9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Cliftonville, we cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Cliftonville include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, sunset in Cliftonville is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Read more
- 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