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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Orlestone
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Orlestone? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Orlestone
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Wedding fish and chip van in Orlestone, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater day-after gatherings and evening wedding food.
Near Orlestone, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. 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, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. At a December wedding in Orlestone, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Orlestone? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Orlestone?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Orlestone and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings with a seaside feel
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Orlestone weddings: local tips
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Orlestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Orlestone to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Orlestone Forest. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For weddings just outside Orlestone, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Orlestone includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. 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.
Why Orlestone hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Orlestone
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Orlestone
Is Orlestone close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Orlestone too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to Orlestone?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Orlestone and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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