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Fish and chip van hire in Barrowhill, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Barrowhill.
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Barrowhill
About our fish and chip van hire in Barrowhill
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and fish and chip days at care homes, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Barrowhill, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Perfect for your event in Barrowhill
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Barrowhill:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Questions from Barrowhill
Can the van park in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Barrowhill close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Planning a chip van in Barrowhill
Barrowhill is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Barrowhill are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1 mile east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. PTAs at schools such as Sellindge Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Barrowhill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 4 miles of Barrowhill, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. From Barrow Hill, Bernhurst Close and Meadow Grove or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Westenhanger (1 mile east), Newingreen (1 mile south-east), Berwick (2 miles south-east), Lympne (2 miles south-east) and West Hythe (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (13 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Barrowhill include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Barrowhill, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Nearby places to Barrowhill
Also in Barrowhill
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- 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