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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Twitham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Twitham.
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Twitham?
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Flag coeliac guests early
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Wedding fish and chip van in Twitham, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater barn weddings and day-after gatherings.
Rural weddings around Twitham have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Twitham
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Twitham book the van for events such as:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Marrying at Church of St James? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Twitham. In Twitham, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Twitham questions
What’s the nearest station to Twitham?
Adisham station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Twitham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Twitham
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Twitham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Twitham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, and the countryside around Twitham suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Twitham are Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). The countryside around Twitham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile east)
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Twitham
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Twitham
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- 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