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Fish and chip van hire in Addington, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Addington.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Addington
How our fish and chip van hire works in Addington
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it is big birthdays and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Addington, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What affects the price in Addington
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Addington hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Addington
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Addington: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Addington?
West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cover Addington?
We do. Addington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Perfect for your event in Addington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
After a service at Church of St Margaret, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light matters for evening service: in Addington, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Addington: venues, parking and local tips
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME19 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Addington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Offham Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
We cover events in every part of the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Schools near Addington include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile west)
For event organisers in Addington
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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