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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Birling
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Birling.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Birling
Fish and chip van hire in Birling, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it is christmas parties and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Birling, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Birling hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Birling and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire around Birling
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Birling, and we will plan access and set-up. Birling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Birling to London (about 25 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. A green space like Leybourne Lakes Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
We cover events in every part of the ME19 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Birling, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
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Birling questions
How far is Birling from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Birling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Birling?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around Birling:
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Historic houses near Birling include Starkey Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Birling
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
- 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