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Wedding fish and chip van in South Alkham, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in South Alkham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for South Alkham events
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Talk to us about evening numbers
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
About our wedding fish and chip van in South Alkham
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and engagement celebrations, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around South Alkham 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. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Alkham
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in South Alkham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from South Alkham
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is South Alkham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. In and around South Alkham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from South Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to South Alkham are Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Sugar Loaf Hill is close by, and the countryside around South Alkham suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Alkham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to weddings in Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Events we cater in South Alkham
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Alkham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Anthony the Martyr, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
Places near South Alkham
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How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in South Alkham at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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