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Wedding fish and chip van in Wittersham, Kent
Wedding fish and chip van in Wittersham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Wittersham?
Wedding fish and chip van in Wittersham, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and barn weddings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Wittersham 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. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Wittersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Wittersham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count suppliers working late
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
FAQs for Wittersham
What’s the nearest station to Wittersham?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
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 if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Wittersham weddings: local tips
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For weddings in Wittersham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wittersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wittersham to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Within reach of Wittersham are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north) and Lamb House (4.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Rye station, about 4.5 miles south. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Wittersham is on the B2082, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Wittersham includes Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Wittersham
Also in Wittersham
Occasions we serve in Wittersham
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Wittersham and Kent:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Informal weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Flatropers Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Where the van can park in Wittersham
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- 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.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a summer wedding in Wittersham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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