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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bloodden events
Planning a fish and chip van in Bloodden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Bloodden
Fish and chip van hire in Bloodden, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and fish and chip days at care homes, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Bloodden, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Bringing the van to Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bloodden and nearby villages. Bloodden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bloodden to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Bloodden are Goodnestone Park (1.5 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to events in Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Bloodden
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Bloodden
Other occasions in Bloodden
Questions from Bloodden
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bloodden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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.
Occasions we serve in Bloodden
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
Coming by train? Bloodden has its own station, Adisham station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Late September evenings in Bloodden 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.
- You share 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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