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Wedding fish and chip van in Westbere, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Westbere.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Westbere
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and evening food for day and evening guests.
Near Westbere, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Westbere
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westbere
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Westbere
Do you come out to small places like Westbere?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Westbere?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Westbere?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At a December wedding in Westbere, it is 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.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Westbere weddings: local tips
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Westbere will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for West Blean and Thornden Woods. Marrying at Church of All Saints? 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’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Westbere, we cover Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Frank Montgomery School (within half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Westbere, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Westbere hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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