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Wedding fish and chip van in Walmer, Kent
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 Walmer.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van for Walmer events
Walmer questions
Which station is closest to Walmer?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Walmer close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Wedding fish and chip van in Walmer, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Whether it is vow renewal parties and rustic farm weddings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
In Walmer, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Walmer or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Walmer to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (within half a mile south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. It’s worth telling train travellers that Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A258, Walmer is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Walmer include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What affects the price in Walmer
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Perfect for your wedding in Walmer
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Marrying at St Mary's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wedding. Winter weddings in Walmer are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Walmer, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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