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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Eastry
Wedding fish and chip van in Eastry: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
Book the van in Eastry
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Wedding fish and chip van in Eastry, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Typical bookings include wedding after-parties and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Weddings in a place like Eastry often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Where the van can park in Eastry
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Eastry
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Eastry
Can you serve near the sea around Eastry?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Eastry from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT13 area, we can bring the van to you. Eastry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Eastry include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT13, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Put bins near the van
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For a summer wedding in Eastry, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Eastry? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Eastry
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Anniversary celebrations
Ham Fen can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
For event organisers in Eastry
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Places near Eastry
More for events in Eastry
- 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