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Fish and chip van hire in Cliftonville, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Cliftonville: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Book the van in Cliftonville
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cliftonville
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Cliftonville. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Around Cliftonville, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Cliftonville
How far is Cliftonville from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Cliftonville?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cliftonville.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Cliftonville?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Cliftonville book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Cliftonville are Quex Park (3.9 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Places near Cliftonville
Other occasions in Cliftonville
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
For event organisers in Cliftonville
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning a chip van in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Bookings in Cliftonville come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Cliftonville is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cliftonville to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Cliftonville Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Cliftonville is within about a mile 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.
This part of Kent takes in CT9. Local streets include Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Cliftonville, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- 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, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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