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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Iwade
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Iwade.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Iwade events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Iwade
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and marquee and garden weddings, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a smaller place like Iwade, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Iwade hosts choose us
- We cover Iwade and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Iwade, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Iwade questions
Can the van park in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Iwade?
Kemsley station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Iwade?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Iwade
More for events in Iwade
Weddings in Iwade: venues, ceremonies and travel
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For weddings in Iwade, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Iwade is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Planning photos in Milton Creek Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Iwade, we also cover Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Iwade include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
- 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