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Wedding fish and chip van in River, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in River? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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About our wedding fish and chip van in River
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and wedding after-parties.
A farm or garden wedding near River suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your wedding in River
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
More for events in River
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In River, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Plan bins by the hatch
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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 confirm what we can provide.
River questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in River? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near River
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Around River, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from River to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Planning photos in Old Park Hill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of River, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in CT17 and CT16, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wedding could be at a house on Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside River, we also cover Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (less than half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near River include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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