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Wedding fish and chip van in Shepway, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Shepway and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
Book the van in Shepway
Wedding fish and chip van in Shepway, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and laid-back receptions.
For a smaller place like Shepway, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Golden-hour photos in Shepway at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Shepway
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Shepway
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
These are some of the bookings we take in Shepway and Kent:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewal parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
If you are marrying at a church near Shepway, such as St Martin's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Don’t forget your suppliers
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shepway
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Shepway weddings: local tips
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shepway. Shepway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Shepway are Stoneacre (1.4 miles east) and Leeds Castle (3.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
For weddings in ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Shepway we cover include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Shepway questions
Which station is closest to Shepway?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Shepway?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shepway and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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