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Wedding fish and chip van in Sholden Meadows, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Sholden Meadows and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Sholden Meadows events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Sholden Meadows
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Whether it is day-after gatherings and evening food for day and evening guests, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural weddings around Sholden Meadows have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips 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 is handed over.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. In and around Sholden Meadows, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Deal station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Sholden Meadows include Walmer Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in CT14. From Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Sholden Meadows include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Sholden Meadows?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Laid-back receptions
If you are hoping for photos in Betteshanger Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Sholden Meadows questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Sholden Meadows?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
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 will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Nearby places to Sholden Meadows
What else we do in Sholden Meadows
What affects the price in Sholden Meadows
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Sholden Meadows is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
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 use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
- 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