Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Flete
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Flete. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Flete
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins near the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Flete
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions.
Rural weddings around Flete have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Flete?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.2 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
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. Evening food at a Flete wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Getting married in Flete?
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. In and around Flete, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Flete is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Margate station is about 1.5 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Flete, such as St. Catherine's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Flete hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Flete and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Flete
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Flete
Is Flete too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Flete close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Flete?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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