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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Charing events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Charing.
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in Charing
Where the van can park in Charing
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Charing
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Charing
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Charing. We are often asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and big birthdays, serving gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Around Charing, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Charing
How far is Charing from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to Charing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charing. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Charing: venues, parking and local tips
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Charing is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Coming by train? Charing station serves Charing directly. For a fundraiser at a school like Charing Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Charing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Charing, we also cover Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Charing
Other occasions in Charing
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Charing?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Charing book the van for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A green space like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Evenings in Charing stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Charing? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that 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