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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Mersham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Mersham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Fresh fish and chips in Mersham
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Mersham
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater second-day and after-party food and coastal-themed receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Mersham 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening food at a Mersham wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Mersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Mersham?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Mersham hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where the van can park in Mersham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mersham
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mersham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
If you are marrying at a church near Mersham, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Weddings in Mersham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mersham and the surrounding area. Mersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Mersham include Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Hatch Park is close by, and the countryside around Mersham suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, The Street and Church Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Mersham, we cover Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mersham include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Mersham
Also in Mersham
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Mersham
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: 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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Mersham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
- 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