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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Milton Keynes
From the largest town to the smallest village in Milton Keynes, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Milton Keynes
Towns we cover in Milton Keynes
A fish and chip van for weddings, most often for the evening food. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.
Main towns
Wedding fish and chip van across Milton Keynes
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. We’re often asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and vow renewal parties, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Cost
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Milton Keynes and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Milton Keynes
Around Milton Keynes, we take the van to homes and venues near South Loughton Valley park, Summerfield School and The Countryman pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of Christ the Cornerstone (less than half a mile north-east) and St Paul's Catholic School (1 mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Milton Keynes itself: Milton Keynes Central station. Well-known places in the area include Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Badminton Museum (0.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blue Lagoon Park and Lodge Lake.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Milton Keynes
With 45 villages and hamlets as well as Bletchley, Newport Pagnell and Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes has plenty of countryside wedding settings. Whatever you choose, we agree the van’s spot with your venue.
Milton Keynes: It is worth telling train travellers that there is a station right in Milton Keynes: Milton Keynes Central station. If you are hoping for photos in South Loughton Valley park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. At midsummer, sunset in Milton Keynes is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why a fish and chip van works
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Milton Keynes questions
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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- Salden
- Salford
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- Shenley Church End
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- Stoke Goldington
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- 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