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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hollow Street
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Hollow Street and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Laid-back receptions
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Hollow Street events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Hollow Street
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Whether it is evening wedding food and marquee and garden weddings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hollow Street often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollow Street?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At a December wedding in Hollow Street, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hollow Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hollow Street: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Hollow Street?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hollow Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hollow Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hollow Street to Canterbury (6 miles away).
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hollow Street suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hollow Street include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Occasions we serve in Hollow Street
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food after the first dance
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Sturry station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
More for events in Hollow Street
- 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