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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Shirkoak events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shirkoak? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Shirkoak
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Shirkoak?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Ham Street station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Shirkoak
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for rustic farm weddings and anniversary celebrations.
Near Shirkoak, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Shirkoak book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Shirkoak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shirkoak are Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. If you’re hoping for photos in Stone Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Shirkoak, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Shirkoak questions
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What time is best for the van?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Shirkoak
Other occasions in Shirkoak
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening food at a Shirkoak wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
- 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