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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Durlock events
Planning a fish and chip van in Durlock? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Durlock
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Durlock, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Durlock, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Questions from Durlock
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Durlock?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: around Durlock, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Durlock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Durlock
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What else we do in Durlock
A fish and chip van in Durlock: local details
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Historic houses near Durlock include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We take the van to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Durlock include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
- 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