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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Reading Street events
Wedding fish and chip van in Reading Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Reading Street
About our wedding fish and chip van in Reading Street
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and food after the first dance.
A wedding in a small place like Reading Street often means a field, a barn or a family garden. 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 bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Reading Street: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Reading Street?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Reading Street close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Can the van come to Reading Street?
We do. We serve events in Reading Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Reading Street
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
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 use our quote form.
Reading Street weddings: local tips
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Reading Street will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Reading Street are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Orlestone Forest.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Reading Street we cover include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, sunset in Reading Street is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Reading Street
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Reading Street?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Reading Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Reading Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Reading Street
Other occasions in Reading Street
- 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