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Fish and chip van hire in Daniel's Water, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Daniel's Water. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in Daniel's Water
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
About our fish and chip van hire in Daniel's Water
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings, especially the evening, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Daniel's Water, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A short menu helps everyone
- Give us separate numbers for children
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Daniel's Water
More for events in Daniel's Water
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Daniel's Water, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Daniel's Water questions
Is Daniel's Water close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Daniel's Water?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Daniel's Water?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Events we cater in Daniel's Water
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
A green space like Ashford Community Woodland is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Daniel's Water
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a chip van in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Daniel's Water, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Daniel's Water is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Daniel's Water are Godinton House (2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Daniel's Water is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Daniel's Water includes Orlestone Forest.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Daniel's Water?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. 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 our van in Daniel's Water
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Daniel's Water and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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