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Wedding fish and chip van in Great Stonar, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Great Stonar. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Great Stonar
Wedding fish and chip van in Great Stonar, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. For barn weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Great Stonar, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Great Stonar weddings: local tips
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Great Stonar is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Great Stonar is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms (0.7 miles south)
Questions from Great Stonar
Which station is closest to Great Stonar?
Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Great Stonar?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Great Stonar?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. 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 our van in Great Stonar
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Great Stonar, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Great Stonar
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Great Stonar, people book us for occasions like:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Planning photos in Prince's Beachlands? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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