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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Sarre
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sarre and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Sarre
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Sarre, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Sarre, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and barn and farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Sarre, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Sarre
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Sarre
Other occasions in Sarre
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Do not forget your suppliers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Getting married in Sarre?
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For weddings in Sarre, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Sarre is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Sarre, such as Church of Saint Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Historic houses near Sarre include Quex Park (4.1 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in CT7, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wedding could be at a house on Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Sarre
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Questions from Sarre
What’s the nearest station to Sarre?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can the van park in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Sarre?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Sarre. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sarre.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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