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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Danaway events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Danaway? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Danaway?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Danaway
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions.
Rural weddings around Danaway have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Occasions we serve in Danaway
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Planning wedding fish and chips in Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For weddings in Danaway, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Danaway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Detling Hill. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Danaway we cover include Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Danaway? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Places near Danaway
What else we do in Danaway
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wedding in Danaway. At a December wedding in Danaway, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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FAQs for Danaway
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van be part of the 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 time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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