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Wedding fish and chip van in Parkgate, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Wedding fish and chip van in Parkgate
About our wedding fish and chip van in Parkgate
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for relaxed, informal receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Parkgate, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Parkgate
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Parkgate, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Parkgate
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
Wattle Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Parkgate weddings: local tips
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Parkgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Parkgate include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
Questions from Parkgate
Is Parkgate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
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