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Fish and chip van hire in Ash, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Ash and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Ash
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ash
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Ash. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and company team days.
Somewhere like Ash, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ash
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van in Ash: local details
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ash and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over TN15 and DA3 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Ash, we cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. 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 book our van in Ash
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Ash and across Kent
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Also in Ash
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Around midsummer it stays light in Ash until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ash
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ash and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, Longfield station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Ash
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Ash: your questions answered
Is Ash too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
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 much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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