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Wedding fish and chip van in Garlinge Green, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Garlinge Green.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Fresh fish and chips in Garlinge Green
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Garlinge Green
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. For rustic farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Garlinge Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Perfect for your wedding in Garlinge Green
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Garlinge Green and Kent:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning photos in Broadham Down? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Where the van can park in Garlinge Green
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening food at a Garlinge Green 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. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What affects the price in Garlinge Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Garlinge Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Garlinge Green: your questions answered
Is Garlinge Green close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Garlinge Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Garlinge Green weddings: local tips
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Garlinge Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent.
Put the station on your invitation: Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. If you want countryside in your photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve isn’t far. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Garlinge Green, we also cover Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- 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