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Wedding fish and chip van in Richborough Port, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Richborough Port: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Richborough Port?
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter weddings in Richborough Port are 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.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
About our wedding fish and chip van in Richborough Port
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For food after the first dance and day-after gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Richborough Port, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Richborough Port
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Kent, including Richborough Port
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Richborough Port questions
Can the van park in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Richborough Port?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Nearby places to Richborough Port
Other occasions in Richborough Port
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Richborough Port?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Richborough Port? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning wedding fish and chips in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Richborough Port. Richborough Port is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Richborough Port to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay isn’t far, and the countryside around Richborough Port suits an outdoor reception. If you’re hoping for photos in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We serve weddings across the CT13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- 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