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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tickham
Wedding fish and chip van in Tickham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Planning an event in Tickham?
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Tickham
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Tickham
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for rustic farm weddings and anniversary celebrations.
Near Tickham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Other occasions in Tickham
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, sunset in Tickham is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Tickham weddings: local tips
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Tickham 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 across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Tickham are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. Local streets include Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Tickham?
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tickham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Tickham? 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Tickham
Do you come out to small places like Tickham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tickham?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
- 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