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Wedding fish and chip van in Shottenden, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Shottenden and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
Book the van in Shottenden
Wedding fish and chip van in Shottenden, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. For engagement celebrations and vow renewal parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Shottenden, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening food at a Shottenden wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Shottenden
Other occasions in Shottenden
Occasions we serve in Shottenden
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Among the historic houses close to Shottenden are Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Shottenden
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shottenden
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Shottenden?
Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can the van come to Shottenden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shottenden is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Normally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Shottenden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that Selling station is about 2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over the CT4 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Shottenden
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shottenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are 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.
- 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