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Fish and chip van hire in Ashley, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Ashley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Ashley
Perfect for your event in Ashley
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van hire in Ashley, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Ashley, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evenings in Ashley stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planning a chip van in Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. For events in Ashley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Ashley include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Coming by train? The nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Ashley is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Ashley we cover include Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Ashley
Other occasions in Ashley
FAQs for Ashley
We’re gathering after a service at East Studdal Church Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Ashley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
What affects the price in Ashley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Ashley
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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