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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Mystole events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Mystole. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van for Mystole events
Wedding fish and chip van in Mystole, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for vow renewals and anniversaries and evening food for day and evening guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Mystole, 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 be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Mystole 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. Mystole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Planning photos in Broadham Down? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mystole, we also cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Mystole is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Mystole
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
These are some of the bookings we take in Mystole and Kent:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Informal weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Mystole, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Mystole: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Mystole?
Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Mystole?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Mystole
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. 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.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Nearby places to Mystole
Other occasions in Mystole
- 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