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Wedding fish and chip van in Small Hythe, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Small Hythe? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Book the van in Small Hythe
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Small Hythe
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. For day-after gatherings and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Small Hythe, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Nearby places to Small Hythe
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Occasions we serve in Small Hythe
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Small Hythe book the van for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
Among the historic houses close to Small Hythe are Smallhythe Place (less than half a mile south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Small Hythe questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Small Hythe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Getting married in Small Hythe?
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Small Hythe, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Small Hythe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Flatropers Wood is not far. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in TN30, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Small Hythe we cover include Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Small Hythe, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Small Hythe hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Small Hythe
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Small Hythe
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
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 will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
- 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