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Wedding fish and chip van in Monkton, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Monkton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Monkton
About our wedding fish and chip van in Monkton
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We are often asked to cater second-day and after-party food and weddings with a seaside feel, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Monkton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Monkton hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Monkton and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Weddings in Monkton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. People in Monkton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Marrying at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Monkton, we cover Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Monkton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Common questions in Monkton
Which station is closest to Monkton?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What time will you serve?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the van come to Monkton?
We do. We serve events in Monkton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Monkton
What else we do in Monkton
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Monkton. Winter weddings in Monkton are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Monkton
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Monkton
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
In Monkton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Within reach of Monkton are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.6 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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