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Fish and chip van hire in Chilmington Green, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Chilmington Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Chilmington Green
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Chilmington Green
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it’s company team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
For a rural spot like Chilmington Green, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Planning an evening event in Chilmington Green? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Chilmington Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chilmington Green and Kent:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A fish and chip van in Chilmington Green: local details
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Chilmington Green as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Chilmington Green are Godinton House (1.9 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Coming by train? The nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilmington Green include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Questions from Chilmington Green
Is Chilmington Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Chilmington Green from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will 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