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Wedding fish and chip van in Ripple, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Ripple. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Ripple
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Ripple, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. For barn weddings and coastal-themed receptions, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ripple, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ripple? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. Winter weddings in Ripple are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Ripple
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Ripple
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Ripple is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (1.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT14. From Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
Questions from Ripple
Is Ripple close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Ripple?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Ripple hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ripple?
It’s food every generation enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
It is worth telling train travellers that Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- 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