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Fish and chip van hire in Church Hougham, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Church Hougham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
A chip van near Church Hougham
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Church Hougham
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and weddings and evening receptions, serving sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Church Hougham, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Church Hougham and the whole of Kent
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Church Hougham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- 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.
Occasions we serve in Church Hougham
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Church Hougham
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Church Hougham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Bringing the van to Church Hougham
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Church Hougham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Church Hougham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Church Hougham to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Astor College for the Arts, can book the van as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Church Hougham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Church Hougham is within about 3 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Church Hougham, we also cover West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
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Also in Church Hougham
- 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