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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Sheldwich Lees
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sheldwich Lees? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van for Sheldwich Lees events
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Sheldwich Lees
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We’re often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and engagement parties, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Sheldwich Lees, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What affects the price in Sheldwich Lees
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Sheldwich Lees? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Sheldwich Lees?
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For weddings in Sheldwich Lees, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Sheldwich Lees. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Sheldwich Lees, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. It’s worth telling train travellers that Selling station, about 2.4 miles east, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Sheldwich Lees, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
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 Sheldwich Lees too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Count suppliers working late
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
- 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