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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Fordwich events
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordwich: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food after the first dance
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Planning an event in Fordwich?
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordwich, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Fordwich, and evening fish and chips 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, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Fordwich
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Fordwich?
It is food every generation enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fordwich and Kent:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods isn’t far.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Fordwich
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Getting married in Fordwich?
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Fordwich is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Fordwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Chequer's Wood and Old Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT2, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Fordwich we cover include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Fordwich includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Fordwich include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fordwich
Do you come out to small places like Fordwich?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Fordwich from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. In Fordwich, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It is 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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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
- 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