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Wedding fish and chip van in Egerton Forstal, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Egerton Forstal. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal weddings: local tips
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Egerton Forstal, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Egerton Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Egerton Forstal, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Egerton Forstal we cover include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
About our wedding fish and chip van in Egerton Forstal
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for barn weddings and wedding after-parties.
A wedding in a small place like Egerton Forstal often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Winter weddings in Egerton Forstal 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.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Egerton Forstal: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park near the barn?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Egerton Forstal?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Egerton Forstal?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Egerton Forstal hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Egerton Forstal and across Kent
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Egerton Forstal
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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