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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Staplestreet events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Staplestreet. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in Staplestreet
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Staplestreet
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Staplestreet often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Staplestreet questions
Is Staplestreet close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Staplestreet?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What affects the price in Staplestreet
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Where the van can park in Staplestreet
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Staplestreet
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Staplestreet?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Other occasions in Staplestreet
Staplestreet weddings: local tips
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. In and around Staplestreet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Staplestreet suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Staplestreet, we also cover Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Staplestreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Staplestreet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At a December wedding in Staplestreet, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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