Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Brompton, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Brompton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Brompton
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Brompton
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We are often asked to cater food after the first dance and coastal-themed receptions, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Weddings in a place like Brompton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning wedding fish and chips in Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brompton and nearby villages. Brompton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Brompton to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Planning photos in Great Lines Heritage Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Brompton include Restoration House (1.1 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
For weddings in ME4, ME7 and ME2, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Brompton, we cover Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Brompton include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Brompton include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find King George V Public House (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Brompton, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Brompton
Is Brompton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Brompton Garrison Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brompton.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Towns and villages near Brompton
More for events in Brompton
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Brompton?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Brompton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Chatham station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Brompton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Brompton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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