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Wedding fish and chip van in Eddington, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Eddington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Eddington
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Eddington
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and pre-wedding get-togethers.
A farm or garden wedding near Eddington suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Eddington questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Will the van be in our photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can the van come to Eddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eddington. For a quote, use our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, sunset in Eddington is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Eddington?
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Eddington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Eddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Eddington to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Eddington, such as Church of St Martin, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Eddington, we also cover Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Eddington?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
In Eddington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding photographers in the area often head for West Blean and Thornden Woods, and the countryside around Eddington suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Eddington and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
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What affects the price in Eddington
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
- 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