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Fish and chip van hire in Bapchild, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Bapchild and across Kent.
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Bapchild
Fish and chip van hire in Bapchild, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
For a rural spot like Bapchild, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your event in Bapchild
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.6 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For event organisers in Bapchild
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By late September, sunset in Bapchild is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Places near Bapchild
What else we do in Bapchild
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Bapchild
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. People in Bapchild book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bapchild is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 2.1 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Rodmersham School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bapchild, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the ME9 postcode area. Other places close to Bapchild we cover include Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Bapchild
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bapchild close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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