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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hamstreet
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hamstreet? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Hamstreet
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Wedding fish and chip van in Hamstreet, fried fresh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for second-day and after-party food and barn weddings.
Near Hamstreet, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Hamstreet, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hamstreet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Nearby places to Hamstreet
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FAQs for Hamstreet
Is Hamstreet too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hamstreet
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hamstreet and nearby villages. Hamstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hamstreet to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Good Shepherd often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. For guests travelling by train, Ham Street station is in Hamstreet itself.
Weddings anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hamstreet, we also cover Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hamstreet?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hamstreet
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page 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