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Fish and chip van hire in Caring, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van in Caring? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Caring?
About our fish and chip van hire in Caring
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and evening wedding food.
In a rural place like Caring, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Also near Caring
Other occasions in Caring
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
A fish and chip van in Caring: local details
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Caring, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Caring is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Caring is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of ME17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Caring Lane and Caring Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Caring includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Caring?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caring and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Churches such as St Nicholas's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Caring
Is Caring close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Caring, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Caring?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Caring
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Caring? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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