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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Westwell
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Westwell.
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Westwell
Wedding fish and chip van in Westwell, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We’re often asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and garden and marquee receptions, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Westwell, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Westwell is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for 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 will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Westwell
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Westwell and the whole of Kent
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Westwell?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Second-day and after-party food
- Anniversary celebrations
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Westwell
Is Westwell close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
What else we do in Westwell
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Westwell to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Westwell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across TN25 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Westwell, we also cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-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