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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Danaway events
Fish and chip van hire in Danaway: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Danaway?
FAQs for Danaway
What’s the nearest station to Danaway?
Newington station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Is Danaway too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Danaway?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Danaway is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
About our fish and chip van hire in Danaway
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Danaway. Popular choices include curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
For a rural spot like Danaway, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A fish and chip van in Danaway: local details
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In and around Danaway, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Danaway to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Newington station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Danaway, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Open spaces near Danaway include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Danaway, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Danaway
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What affects the price in Danaway
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Danaway. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Danaway
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Danaway and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Danaway?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Borden Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- 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