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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Keycol events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Keycol.
- Laid-back receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van in Keycol
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Keycol
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We are often asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and informal weddings, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Keycol, 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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. 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.
Where the van can park in Keycol
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Keycol
What else we do in Keycol
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evening food at a Keycol wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Keycol?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take in Keycol and Kent:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Newington station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
Keycol questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Usually most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Keycol is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Keycol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (1 mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Keycol
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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