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Wedding fish and chip van in Hampton, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Hampton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Hampton
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hampton
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. Whether it is wedding after-parties and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a smaller place like Hampton, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Hampton is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Hampton questions
What’s the nearest station to Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Is Hampton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Occasions we serve in Hampton
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hampton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
If you are marrying at a church near Hampton, such as St Andrew's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Hampton and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Hampton
Also in Hampton
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Hampton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Hampton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east. West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hampton suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Hampton, we cover Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hampton include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hampton Inn (less than half a mile north-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