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Wedding fish and chip van in Slutshole, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Slutshole and the surrounding area.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
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Questions from Slutshole
Is Slutshole too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to Slutshole?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Slutshole is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Slutshole
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it is garden and marquee receptions and relaxed, informal receptions, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Slutshole have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Occasions we serve in Slutshole
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Slutshole, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Getting married in Slutshole?
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Weddings in Slutshole are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Mount Ephraim Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Slutshole suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME13 postcode area. We also bring the van to weddings in Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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