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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Perrywood events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Perrywood.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Perrywood
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Perrywood
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Whether it is informal weddings and day-after gatherings, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Perrywood frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Getting married in Perrywood?
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Perrywood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Perrywood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the ME13 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Perrywood, we also cover Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Towns and villages near Perrywood
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Perrywood
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Perrywood book the van for occasions like:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Among the historic houses close to Perrywood are Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically the easier option.
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.
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Perrywood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Perrywood
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Golden-hour photos in Perrywood at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Perrywood
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Perrywood close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
- 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