Kent · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Kempe's Corner events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Kempe's Corner.
- Food after the first dance
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Kempe's Corner
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Golden-hour photos in Kempe's Corner at midsummer come around 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding fish and chip van in Kempe's Corner, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. For garden and marquee receptions and relaxed, informal receptions, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Kempe's Corner frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Also near Kempe's Corner
Other occasions in Kempe's Corner
Events we cater in Kempe's Corner
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wye station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Kempe's Corner
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Planning wedding fish and chips in Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Kempe's Corner is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kempe's Corner to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Hatch Park isn’t far, and the countryside around Kempe's Corner suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Kempe's Corner include Godinton House (3.8 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Kempe's Corner we cover include Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Kempe's Corner includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Kempe's Corner questions
Can the van park in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints’ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to Kempe's Corner?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kempe's Corner is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Kempe's Corner and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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