Kent · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Rhodes Minnis and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Wedding after-parties
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Wedding fish and chip van in Rhodes Minnis, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for garden and marquee receptions and laid-back receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Rhodes Minnis, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rhodes Minnis?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Rhodes Minnis. 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.
Why book our van in Rhodes Minnis
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Rhodes Minnis and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Rhodes Minnis
Do you come out to small places like Rhodes Minnis?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Rhodes Minnis?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Normally most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Weddings in Rhodes Minnis are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rhodes Minnis to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Put the station on your invitation: Sandling station is about 3.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We serve weddings across CT4. That could mean a wedding at a home on Longage Hill and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Rhodes Minnis includes Tolsford Hill.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Plan bins by the hatch
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Occasions we serve in Rhodes Minnis
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by, and the countryside around Rhodes Minnis suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Other occasions in Rhodes Minnis
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At midsummer, sunset in Rhodes Minnis is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Rhodes Minnis? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rhodes Minnis? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Where the van can park in Rhodes Minnis
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Rhodes Minnis
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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