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Wedding fish and chip van in Stede Quarter, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Stede Quarter. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Day-after gatherings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Food after the first dance
Planning an event in Stede Quarter?
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a summer wedding in Stede Quarter, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- 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.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Stede Quarter, fried fresh
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 hot fish and chips hits the spot. Typical bookings include informal weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Stede Quarter, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Stede Quarter?
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Stede Quarter hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Stede Quarter and the whole of Kent
Stede Quarter: your questions answered
Is Stede Quarter close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Stede Quarter?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Stede Quarter
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Stede Quarter: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For weddings in Stede Quarter, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stede Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stede Quarter to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Wattle Wood can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stede Quarter, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stede Quarter? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Nearby places to Stede Quarter
Also in Stede Quarter
- 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