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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Donkey Street
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Donkey Street and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Donkey Street
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Donkey Street
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions.
There is something special about a country wedding near Donkey Street, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For event organisers in Donkey Street
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Questions from Donkey Street
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Street?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Donkey Street?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How many portions do we need?
Typically most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Golden-hour photos in Donkey Street at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Donkey Street
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Donkey Street and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Donkey Street will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Donkey Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Donkey Street suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Donkey Street are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles north). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Donkey Street, we also cover Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Donkey Street
More for events in Donkey Street
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins near the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Donkey Street?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Donkey Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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