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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Aylesham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Aylesham and the surrounding area.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Aylesham events
Questions from Aylesham
Is Aylesham close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you cover Aylesham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Aylesham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Aylesham
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Aylesham. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and company team days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Aylesham, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late September evenings in Aylesham lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Aylesham hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Aylesham
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Towns and villages near Aylesham
Also in Aylesham
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Aylesham: venues, parking and local tips
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Aylesham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Aylesham station is in Aylesham itself. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Aylesham Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aylesham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- 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