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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Thanington
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 Thanington.
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Thanington
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Typical bookings include relaxed, informal receptions and pre-wedding get-togethers, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Weddings in a place like Thanington often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Thanington
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Thanington suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Common questions in Thanington
What’s the nearest station to Thanington?
Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
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Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Thanington 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Thanington. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Thanington
See how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT1 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Whitehall Meadows can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in CT1 and CT2, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Thanington, we also cover Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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