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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Finglesham
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 Finglesham.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning an event in Finglesham?
Wedding fish and chip van in Finglesham, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. For wedding after-parties and garden and marquee receptions, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Finglesham, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Finglesham
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
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Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Finglesham?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
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Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
FAQs for Finglesham
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St George?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can the van come to Finglesham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Finglesham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Winter weddings in Finglesham are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
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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Getting married in Finglesham?
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For weddings in Finglesham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Finglesham include Walmer Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St George often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Finglesham, we cover Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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