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Wedding fish and chip van in North Street, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in North Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
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Wedding fish and chip van in North Street, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. For laid-back receptions and food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near North Street, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cover North Street and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
North Street weddings: local tips
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of North Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. North Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St James? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Among the historic houses close to North Street are Belmont House and Gardens (2 miles south-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.5 miles north)
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In North Street, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from North Street
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to North Street?
Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Will the van be in our photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in North Street?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
- Wedding after-parties
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
What affects the price in North Street
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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