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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Culmers events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Culmers and across Kent.
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire for Culmers events
Fish and chip van hire in Culmers, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For festive get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Culmers, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Culmers, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Planning a chip van in Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Around Culmers, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Culmers is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Graveney Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Culmers, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Culmers we cover include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Culmers includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- 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
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Culmers and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Culmers?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion in Culmers, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
Coming by train? Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Culmers
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How far is Culmers from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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