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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Garlinge
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Garlinge.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Garlinge?
Planning wedding fish and chips in Garlinge
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. We cover Garlinge as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Garlinge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Margate station, about 0.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If you’re marrying at a church near Garlinge, such as St James, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We serve weddings across the CT9 and CT8 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Garlinge, we cover Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Margate West (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Garlinge include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.5 miles east)
Wedding fish and chip van in Garlinge, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pre-wedding get-togethers and evening food for day and evening guests.
For a smaller place like Garlinge, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Events we cater in Garlinge
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever the occasion in Garlinge, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay isn’t far.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Common questions in Garlinge
Can you serve near the sea around Garlinge?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Garlinge is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Garlinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What else we do in Garlinge
What affects the price in Garlinge
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Garlinge
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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