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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Stodmarsh
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Stodmarsh.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
A chip van near Stodmarsh
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Stodmarsh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it’s coastal-themed receptions and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Stodmarsh have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For event organisers in Stodmarsh
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stodmarsh?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Stodmarsh hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Stodmarsh and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Nearby places to Stodmarsh
What else we do in Stodmarsh
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Stodmarsh, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Stodmarsh come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re marrying at a church near Stodmarsh, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, and the countryside around Stodmarsh suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We serve weddings across the CT3 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Stodmarsh, we also cover Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Stodmarsh includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Questions from Stodmarsh
Can the van park in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Stodmarsh?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Events we cater in Stodmarsh
It is food every generation enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
Historic houses near Stodmarsh include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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