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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ivychurch events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Ivychurch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Ivychurch
Common questions in Ivychurch
We are gathering after a service at Church of St George: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Ivychurch too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Ivychurch?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Ivychurch
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for weddings with a seaside feel and vow renewal parties.
Rural weddings around Ivychurch 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ivychurch hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Getting married in Ivychurch?
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Ivychurch, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ivychurch to Canterbury (20 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St George, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Burnthouse Pen, and the countryside around Ivychurch suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Ivychurch includes Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What else we do in Ivychurch
Events we cater in Ivychurch
It is food every generation enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ivychurch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Ivychurch at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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