Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Hunters Forstal. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Hunters Forstal?
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hunters Forstal? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We’re often asked to cater engagement parties and coastal-themed receptions, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hunters Forstal, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hunters Forstal and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Marrying at Church of St Bartholomew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over the CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Nearby places to Hunters Forstal
Also in Hunters Forstal
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Hunters Forstal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter weddings in Hunters Forstal are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Hunters Forstal: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, 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.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal?
It’s food every generation enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hunters Forstal and Kent:
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Curtis Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is 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