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Wedding fish and chip van in Great Mongeham, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Great Mongeham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
A chip van near Great Mongeham
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. For a summer wedding in Great Mongeham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Great Mongeham, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Typical bookings include laid-back receptions and engagement parties, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Near Great Mongeham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Great Mongeham
Is Great Mongeham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Great Mongeham?
Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Mongeham.
Do you clear up afterwards?
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 Great Mongeham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings in Great Mongeham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Great Mongeham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Planning photos in Betteshanger Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Great Mongeham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Great Mongeham include Castle Community College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mill Inn (1 mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Great Mongeham
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Also near Great Mongeham
More for events in Great Mongeham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
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