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Wedding fish and chip van in Comp, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Comp? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
A chip van near Comp
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Comp
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and engagement celebrations.
Near Comp, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Comp weddings: local tips
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Around Comp, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Comp to London (24 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Comp include Old Soar Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Comp, we also cover Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter weddings in Comp are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Comp
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Questions from Comp
Do you come out to small places like Comp?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Comp? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Events we cater in Comp
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
If you’re marrying at a church near Comp, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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