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Fish and chip van hire in Congelow, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Congelow.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Congelow
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Congelow
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is christmas parties and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Somewhere like Congelow, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Congelow?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a chip van in Congelow
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Congelow, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Congelow, we cover Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Congelow?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Congelow hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Congelow
What else we do in Congelow
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
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.
Congelow: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Congelow?
The closest is Yalding station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Congelow, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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- 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