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Wedding fish and chip van in Satmar, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Satmar.
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Satmar?
Wedding fish and chip van in Satmar, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and barn weddings.
Near Satmar, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Satmar
Other occasions in Satmar
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Common questions in Satmar
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Do you cover Satmar?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Satmar and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Satmar.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Satmar?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Satmar, people book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Put the station on your invitation: Folkestone Central station, about 3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Satmar
Satmar is about 3 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Satmar is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Satmar to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Sugar Loaf Hill, and the countryside around Satmar suits an outdoor reception. 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Satmar, we also cover Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east) and South Alkham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (2.8 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Satmar includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter weddings in Satmar are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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