Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ickham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ickham and across Kent.
- Engagement parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning an event in Ickham?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Ickham
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. For marquee and garden weddings and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Ickham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Weddings in Ickham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Ickham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west. If you are marrying at a church near Ickham, such as Church of St John, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
We cover weddings in every part of CT3. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
More for events in Ickham
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At a December wedding in Ickham, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ickham
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Ickham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ickham?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Ickham from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- 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