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Fish and chip van hire in Chalk, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Chalk and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
A chip van near Chalk
How our fish and chip van hire works in Chalk
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re frequently asked to cater staff lunches and team days and birthday celebrations, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Chalk, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Chalk questions
How far is Chalk from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Around midsummer it stays light in Chalk until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Chalk
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Chalk, people book us for occasions like:
- Work Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Thinking of using Shorne Woods Country Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chalk
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalk? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire around Chalk
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. Events in Chalk are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Chalk is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Chalk are Cobham College (2.8 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
For events in DA12, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chalk include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chalk include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
- 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