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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Doddington
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Doddington.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Doddington
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Doddington hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire in Doddington, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include festive get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Doddington, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
FAQs for Doddington
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light matters for evening service: in Doddington, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Doddington
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Bringing the van to Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Doddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Doddington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
A green space like Doddington Place Gardens is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Doddington
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Perfect for your event in Doddington
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Doddington book the van for events such as:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company team days
Historic houses near Doddington include Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
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For event organisers in Doddington
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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