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Wedding fish and chip van in Martin, Kent
A menu everybody knows: 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 Martin.
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Martin events
Where the van can park in Martin
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Martin, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and engagement celebrations, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Martin have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Other occasions in Martin
Perfect for your wedding in Martin
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
Put the station on your invitation: Martin Mill station is in Martin itself.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What happens on the day
You don’t 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. At midsummer, sunset in Martin is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
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’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Martin
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Augustine: 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.
Can you serve near the sea around Martin?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Martin?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Martin
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Martin and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For event organisers in Martin
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Martin weddings: local tips
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Bookings in Martin come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Augustine, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Dover Western Heights, and the countryside around Martin suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wedding could be at a house on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Martin include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Martin include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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