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Fish and chip van hire in Chartway Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Chartway Street.
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Chartway Street
How our fish and chip van hire works in Chartway Street
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Chartway Street, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Bringing the van to Chartway Street
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chartway Street to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Historic houses near Chartway Street include Leeds Castle (2 miles north) and Stoneacre (2.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartway Street. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Chartway Street, we also cover Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chartway Street?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chartway Street
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evenings in Chartway Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Chartway Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
FAQs for Chartway Street
Is Chartway Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Chartway Street close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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