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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Woodchurch
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Woodchurch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
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Wedding fish and chip van in Woodchurch, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and evening food for day and evening guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Woodchurch, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where the van can park in Woodchurch
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodchurch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a summer wedding in Woodchurch, 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Woodchurch
Is Woodchurch close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Woodchurch too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Woodchurch
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Woodchurch to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Woodchurch to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Stone Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Within reach of Woodchurch are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
We take the van to weddings all over TN26. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodchurch include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (under half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Nearby places to Woodchurch
Other occasions in Woodchurch
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Woodchurch
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Orlestone Forest isn’t far, and the countryside around Woodchurch suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- 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