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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tower Hamlets
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tower Hamlets and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Book the van in Tower Hamlets
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Tower Hamlets
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewal parties and wedding after-parties.
In Tower Hamlets, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Tower Hamlets: your questions answered
Can the van park in High Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for 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.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Weddings in Tower Hamlets: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Tower Hamlets, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in High Meadow, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the coast within about a mile, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in CT17, CT16 and CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Tower Hamlets on the A256, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Tower Hamlets, we also cover Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (within half a mile east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Tower Hamlets, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. 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.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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