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Wedding fish and chip van in Nonington, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Nonington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Nonington
Where the van can park in Nonington
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Nonington, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater food after the first dance and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Nonington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
For event organisers in Nonington
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Nonington hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Nonington
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Nonington
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take around Nonington:
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Nonington weddings: local tips
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Around Nonington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of Nonington are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1.4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nonington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
For weddings in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nonington: your questions answered
Is Nonington close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Nonington?
The closest is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the van come to Nonington?
We do. Nonington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Golden-hour photos in Nonington at midsummer come around 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.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag coeliac guests early
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
- 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