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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Donkey Street events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Donkey Street.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Donkey Street
Fish and chip van hire in Donkey Street, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. For weddings, especially the evening and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Somewhere like Donkey Street, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Questions from Donkey Street
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Donkey Street close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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 suits guests who do not eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Donkey Street
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Donkey Street
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Donkey Street
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Planning a chip van in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For events in Donkey Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Donkey Street. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Donkey Street to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Donkey Street is within about 4 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We cover events in every part of TN29 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Donkey Street includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Donkey Street until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
For event organisers in Donkey Street
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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