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Wedding fish and chip van in Faversham, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Faversham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van for Faversham events
Wedding fish and chip van in Faversham, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding after-parties and vow renewal parties.
Couples in Faversham frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. A fish and chip van fits that style. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Faversham?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Faversham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
Oare Meadow can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Faversham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Faversham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Getting married in Faversham?
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can bring the van to you. Faversham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Faversham to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Faversham station serves Faversham directly. Historic houses near Faversham include Belmont House and Gardens (3.5 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A2 and A251 close by, Faversham is simple for us to get to for your wedding. We also bring the van to weddings in Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (within half a mile north)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Faversham?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Faversham
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Faversham and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Faversham are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Faversham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Faversham
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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