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Wedding fish and chip van in Coldred, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coldred? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Coldred
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Wedding fish and chip van in Coldred, fried fresh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and rustic farm weddings, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Coldred have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coldred? 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.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Coldred is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Coldred to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Pancras, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Dover Western Heights nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Coldred suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coldred, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We serve weddings across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coldred include Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Coldred
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Coldred?
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Within reach of Coldred are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, sunset in Coldred 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Coldred
Is Coldred too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
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.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldred?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Coldred. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Coldred
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Coldred and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- 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