Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hook Green
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Hook Green.
- Wedding after-parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Book the van in Hook Green
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding fish and chip van in Hook Green, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and anniversary celebrations, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Hook Green have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Hook Green
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hook Green
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Laid-back receptions
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
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What else we do in Hook Green
Where the van can park in Hook Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Hook Green
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Hook Green is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Getting married in Hook Green?
Hook Green is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For weddings in Hook Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hook Green. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Hook Green include Cobham College (3.9 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Longfield Chalk Bank can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in DA13. That could mean a wedding at a home on Fred Mead, Barker Fields and Lambert Mews or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Southfleet (1 mile north-east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bluewater (2.8 miles north-west) and Darent Valley Hospital (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hook Green includes Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Hook Green
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hook Green?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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