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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Etchinghill
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Etchinghill and across Kent.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Etchinghill
Wedding fish and chip van in Etchinghill, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater laid-back receptions and coastal-themed receptions.
Rural weddings around Etchinghill have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Golden-hour photos in Etchinghill at midsummer come around 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Etchinghill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your wedding in Etchinghill
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Etchinghill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Questions from Etchinghill
Is Etchinghill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Put bins near the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
More for events in Etchinghill
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Etchinghill weddings: local tips
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Etchinghill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Etchinghill to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Etchinghill include Acrise Place (2.4 miles north-east) and Westenhanger Castle (3 miles south-west). 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 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in CT18 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wedding could be at a house on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Etchinghill we cover include Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Etchinghill include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
- 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