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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Highstead
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Highstead and the surrounding area.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Highstead
About our wedding fish and chip van in Highstead
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
Rural weddings around Highstead have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Also near Highstead
Also in Highstead
Highstead questions
Can you serve near the sea around Highstead?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Highstead from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening food at a Highstead wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Highstead come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Highstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is not far. It’s worth telling train travellers that Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT3 and CT6 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- 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