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Wedding fish and chip van in Westenhanger, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Westenhanger? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Informal weddings
A chip van near Westenhanger
About our wedding fish and chip van in Westenhanger
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for weddings with a seaside feel and evening wedding food.
Rural weddings around Westenhanger have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Westenhanger
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
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’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Westenhanger
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Westenhanger weddings: local tips
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT21 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Westenhanger to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (under half a mile north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Planning photos in Sandling Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of CT21 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Westenhanger? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Common questions in Westenhanger
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Will the van be in our photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. 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.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Westenhanger, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Westenhanger? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Westenhanger
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Westenhanger book the van for occasions like:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
Put the station on your invitation: Westenhanger station is in Westenhanger itself.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- 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