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Fish and chip van hire in Comp, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Comp and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire in Comp
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evenings in Comp stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- 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 more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in Comp, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a hamlet or village like Comp, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Also in Comp
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Occasions we serve in Comp
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 Comp book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Comp: venues, parking and local tips
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Around Comp, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Within reach of Comp are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. 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. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of TN15. We also bring the van to events in Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile west).
- Schools near Comp include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Comp
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Comp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Comp
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- 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