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Wedding fish and chip van in Egerton, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Egerton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Egerton
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Egerton
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it is informal weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Egerton, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in Egerton at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
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.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Plan bins by the hatch
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Egerton
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
In Egerton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Marrying at Church of St James? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Egerton
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Egerton?
Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Egerton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Towns and villages near Egerton
What else we do in Egerton
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Egerton
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Egerton and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wedding on streets such as The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. 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.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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