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Wedding fish and chip van in Patrixbourne, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Patrixbourne and across Kent.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Patrixbourne
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wedding fish and chip van in Patrixbourne, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. For barn and farm weddings and food after the first dance, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Patrixbourne often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Questions from Patrixbourne
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Patrixbourne close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Patrixbourne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Patrixbourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Patrixbourne are Goodnestone Park (4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Patrixbourne suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Patrixbourne, we also cover Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Occasions we serve in Patrixbourne
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
Whatever the occasion in Patrixbourne, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
For guests travelling by train, Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Patrixbourne, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Patrixbourne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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