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Wedding fish and chip van in Shorne, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Shorne and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van in Shorne
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Shorne
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. We are often asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shorne, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Shorne
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shorne
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shorne
How far is Shorne from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Shorne?
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shorne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
Gad's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shorne suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put bins near the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
For event organisers in Shorne
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shorne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Weddings in Shorne: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Shorne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Shorne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shorne to London (about 23 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. If you are hoping for photos in Shorne Woods Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in DA12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Shorne are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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