Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Flemings, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Flemings. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
A chip van near Flemings
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Flemings
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside-themed weddings and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Flemings frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Flemings
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Flemings come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Flemings to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Flemings, we cover Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Pig Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Put bins near the van
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Other occasions in Flemings
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Flemings: your questions answered
Is Flemings close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Flemings?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Events we cater in Flemings
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take in Flemings and Kent:
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
Within reach of Flemings are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Flemings, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page 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