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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hextable events
Fish and chip van for events in Hextable: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports days
- Club open days
Book the van in Hextable
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hextable
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for club open days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Around Hextable, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Where the van can park in Hextable
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hextable
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Community events around Hextable
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Hextable as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hextable is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hextable to London (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Swanley station is about 1.5 miles away. Events in parks such as Dartford Heath need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in BR8 and DA2, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Hextable is on the B258, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Hextable School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Hextable
Organising a club, school or community event in Hextable? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- We cover Hextable and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your visitors already know
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December events in Hextable lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hextable
How far is Hextable from London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hextable?
Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Towns and villages near Hextable
Other occasions in Hextable
- 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