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Fish and chip van hire in Ash, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Ash.
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A chip van near Ash
Where the van can park in Ash
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Ash, fried fresh
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and gatherings after a funeral.
Around Ash, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
A fish and chip van in Ash: local details
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Historic houses near Ash include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ash, we also cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
Also near Ash
Other occasions in Ash
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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 fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Ash, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Ash? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Ash
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
- 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