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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Herne events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Herne and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Herne events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Herne
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. For relaxed, informal receptions and wedding after-parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Herne often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Nearby places to Herne
Other occasions in Herne
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Herne 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Herne?
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT6 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Herne, such as Church of St Martin, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. It is worth telling train travellers that Herne Bay station is about 1.2 miles away. 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 CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Herne
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Common questions in Herne
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Herne from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Herne hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Herne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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