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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Curteis' Corner
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Curteis' Corner. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Curteis' Corner events
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Curteis' Corner
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and visits to care homes and day centres, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a rural place like Curteis' Corner, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Curteis' Corner questions
Which station is closest to Curteis' Corner?
Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Curteis' Corner?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning a chip van in Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Curteis' Corner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Curteis' Corner to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
After a service at Parish Church of All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north. Curteis' Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of TN27. Local streets include Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Curteis' Corner, we cover Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Curteis' Corner
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Curteis' Corner, 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
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
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What affects the price in Curteis' Corner
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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