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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Langdon
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in East Langdon.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Wedding fish and chip van in East Langdon
Perfect for your wedding in East Langdon
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Dover Western Heights, and the countryside around East Langdon suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in East Langdon
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We are often asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and barn and farm weddings, with curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near East Langdon, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter weddings in East Langdon are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
East Langdon weddings: local tips
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. In and around East Langdon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Augustine, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near East Langdon include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lantern Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Nearby places to East Langdon
What else we do in East Langdon
What affects the price in East Langdon
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in East Langdon
- Events in East Langdon and across Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in East Langdon
Is East Langdon close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Is East Langdon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover East Langdon?
We do. East Langdon is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
- 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