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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kew
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Kew. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van for Kew events
Wedding fish and chip van in Kew, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Typical bookings include laid-back receptions and barn weddings, with curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a wedding in Kew, think about where a catering van can stop. Many London venues have a loading bay or yard, which suits a chip van well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Kew
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Kew
Also in Kew
FAQs for Kew
Which station is closest to Kew?
Chiswick station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What about parking in Kew?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
What time is best for the van?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Weddings in Kew: venues, ceremonies and travel
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. From the centre of Kew to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kew is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Kew to London (about 8 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul's Church often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Kew Green can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Anywhere in W4, TW9 and TW8, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A3000 close by, Kew is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Kew we cover include Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Schools near Kew include Kew College Prep (less than half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Where the van can park in Kew
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Kew is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter weddings in Kew are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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