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Wedding fish and chip van in Staple, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Staple and across Kent.
- Day-after gatherings
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Wedding fish and chip van in Staple
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Staple
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. We’re often asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and barn and farm weddings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Staple, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Staple
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Staple and Kent:
- Evening wedding food
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Adisham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Staple
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Staple?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Around Staple, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Staple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Staple to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Monk's Wall nature reserve. Marrying at Church of St James? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Staple includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Staple and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
More for events in Staple
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Golden-hour photos in Staple 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Staple
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- 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