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Wedding fish and chip van in Erriottwood, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Erriottwood.
- Laid-back receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewal parties
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Erriottwood: your questions answered
Could you trade in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Can the van come to Erriottwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Erriottwood and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Erriottwood
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and second-day and after-party food, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Erriottwood, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Erriottwood
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning wedding fish and chips in Erriottwood
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the ME9 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Erriottwood to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Doddington Place Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Historic houses near Erriottwood include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Local streets include Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Erriottwood we cover include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
What else we do in Erriottwood
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter weddings in Erriottwood are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Erriottwood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Erriottwood
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Erriottwood:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Erriottwood
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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