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Wedding fish and chip van in Cop Street, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Cop Street.
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in Cop Street
Wedding fish and chip van in Cop Street, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. For engagement parties and coastal-themed receptions, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Cop Street frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Getting married in Cop Street?
Cop Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. People in Cop Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Cop Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Monk's Wall nature reserve, and the countryside around Cop Street suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Weddington (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile south), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Cop Street includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Cop Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Cop Street, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Cop Street and the whole of Kent
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Cop Street
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cop Street
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Cop Street?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
In Cop Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
Within reach of Cop Street are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles south-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Cop Street: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Cop Street?
Sandwich station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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.
What else we do in Cop Street
- 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