Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bilting
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bilting. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Bilting events
Occasions we serve in Bilting
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bilting:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
About our fish and chip van hire in Bilting
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and company team days, with gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Bilting, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Bilting, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bilting
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 follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A fish and chip van in Bilting: local details
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Bilting, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Bilting. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bilting to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wye School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bilting, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Bilting, we cover Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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