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Wedding fish and chip van in West Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in West Street.
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van in West Street
Wedding fish and chip van in West Street, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for barn and farm weddings and laid-back receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near West Street, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Street, and we will check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to West Street
Other occasions in West Street
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from West Street
Is West Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is West Street close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- We cover West Street and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Occasions we serve in West Street
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in West Street. Evening food at a West Street wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Street
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in West Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. West Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Street to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to West Street are Leeds Castle (4.2 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. Planning photos in Kiln Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
- 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