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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Newingreen
Wedding fish and chip van in Newingreen: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening wedding food
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Newingreen?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Newingreen
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for pre-wedding get-togethers and relaxed, informal receptions.
Rural weddings around Newingreen 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Newingreen? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Golden-hour photos in Newingreen at midsummer come around 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Newingreen? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Newingreen questions
Which station is closest to Newingreen?
Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Newingreen from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Getting married in Newingreen?
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Newingreen, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newingreen to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Newingreen suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Newingreen, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area. From Stone Street and Ashford Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to weddings in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Newingreen include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to Newingreen
What else we do in Newingreen
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Put bins near the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Newingreen?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newingreen book the van for events such as:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (0.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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