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Wedding fish and chip van in St Lawrence, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in St Lawrence.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Fresh fish and chips in St Lawrence
About our wedding fish and chip van in St Lawrence
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings, with mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In St Lawrence, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Getting married in St Lawrence?
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From the centre of St Lawrence to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. St Lawrence is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from St Lawrence to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near St Lawrence, such as Church of St Laurence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. It is worth telling train travellers that Ramsgate station serves St Lawrence directly. With the coast within about a mile, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT11 and CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A255 close by, St Lawrence is simple for us to get to for your wedding. For weddings just outside St Lawrence, we cover Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Admiral Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in St Lawrence
Can you serve near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can the van come to St Lawrence?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including St Lawrence and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Golden-hour photos in St Lawrence at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in St Lawrence? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in St Lawrence and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in St Lawrence?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by, and the countryside around St Lawrence suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
For event organisers in St Lawrence
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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