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Wedding fish and chip van in Ramsgate, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ramsgate.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
A chip van near Ramsgate
Planning wedding fish and chips in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ramsgate and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ramsgate suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Ramsgate are Quex Park (4.4 miles north-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT11, CT12 and CT10, we can fry fresh for your guests. From High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Ramsgate is on the A254 and A255, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Ramsgate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (within half a mile north)
Wedding fish and chip van in Ramsgate, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it is coastal-themed receptions and rustic farm weddings, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Couples in Ramsgate often keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. A fish and chip van fits that style. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Events we cater in Ramsgate
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
Marrying at St. Luke's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evening food at a Ramsgate wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ramsgate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Ramsgate
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in Ramsgate
What’s the nearest station to Ramsgate?
Ramsgate station, in Ramsgate itself.
Can you serve after a service at St. Luke's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
- 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