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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Upper Harbledown events
Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Harbledown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Upper Harbledown?
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upper Harbledown
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it’s wedding after-parties and evening food for day and evening guests, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Rural weddings around Upper Harbledown 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. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Space, access and the venue
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
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Upper Harbledown
What else we do in Upper Harbledown
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. For a summer wedding in Upper Harbledown, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Questions from Upper Harbledown
Do you come out to small places like Upper Harbledown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Upper Harbledown?
Canterbury West station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How many portions do we need?
Generally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Upper Harbledown?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upper Harbledown, people book us for occasions like:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Day-after gatherings
Put the station on your invitation: Canterbury West station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Upper Harbledown weddings: local tips
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Upper Harbledown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If you want countryside in your photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is not far. If you’re hoping for photos in No Man's Orchard, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Harbledown?
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Upper Harbledown
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Upper Harbledown and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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