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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Shelvin
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Shelvin. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
A chip van near Shelvin
Wedding fish and chip van in Shelvin, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for informal weddings and day-after gatherings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shelvin, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Shelvin?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
For guests travelling by train, Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Shelvin and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Nearby places to Shelvin
Also in Shelvin
What affects the price in Shelvin
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Shelvin, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Shelvin
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shelvin to Canterbury (8 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Shelvin, such as Church of St Martin, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Among the historic houses close to Shelvin are Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Shelvin: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Shelvin from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shelvin.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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