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Wedding fish and chip van in Reculver, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Reculver? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Reculver
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At a December wedding in Reculver, 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Reculver, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater informal weddings and evening wedding food.
Near Reculver, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Reculver
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take around Reculver:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Herne Bay station is about 3.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Reculver: your questions answered
Can the van park in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Reculver 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.
Do you cover Reculver?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Reculver is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How many portions do we need?
Typically most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Places near Reculver
What else we do in Reculver
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Reculver hosts choose us
- We cover Reculver and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Getting married in Reculver?
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Reculver 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. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Reculver to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. If you’re hoping for photos in Bishopstone Cliffs, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wedding at a home on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Reculver we cover include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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