Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Millbank, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Millbank. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Millbank events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Millbank
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Typical bookings include laid-back receptions and vow renewal parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Millbank, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. For a summer wedding in Millbank, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Millbank
It’s food every generation enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Count suppliers working late
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Getting married in Millbank?
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Millbank, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Millbank to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Cross frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Millbank includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Millbank include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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What else we do in Millbank
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Millbank
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Millbank from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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