Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Upstreet
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Upstreet. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Upstreet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Upstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your guests. From St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Upstreet we cover include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Upstreet include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (less than half a mile east)
Wedding fish and chip van in Upstreet, fried fresh
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include evening food for day and evening guests and informal weddings, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near Upstreet, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Upstreet? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Upstreet
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter weddings in Upstreet are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
FAQs for Upstreet
Can you serve near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Upstreet from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Upstreet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upstreet is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Nearby places to Upstreet
What else we do in Upstreet
- 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