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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bobbing
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Bobbing and across Kent.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Bobbing
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
About our fish and chip van hire in Bobbing
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. We are often asked to cater care home visits and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Bobbing, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Nearby places to Bobbing
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Fish and chip van hire around Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Bobbing or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Bobbing is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Grove Park Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Bobbing hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Occasions we serve in Bobbing
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
Churches such as Church of St Bartholomew rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Bobbing. Around midsummer it stays light in Bobbing until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Bobbing: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Bobbing?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What affects the price in Bobbing
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bobbing, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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