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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Durrant Green events
Fish and chip van hire in Durrant Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire in Durrant Green
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Durrant Green
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and staff lunches and team days.
In a rural place like Durrant Green, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Durrant Green?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Durrant Green, people book us for events such as:
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
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Also in Durrant Green
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evenings in Durrant Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Durrant Green. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire around Durrant Green
Durrant Green is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Durrant Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Durrant Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Michael, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Among the historic houses close to Durrant Green are Smallhythe Place (4.3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Durrant Green. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ashford Road and Biddenden Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Stede Quarter (1 mile north-west), Woolpack Corner (2 miles west), Biddenden (3 miles north-west), Curteis' Corner (3 miles north-west) and Standen (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tenterden and District Museum (2.2 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.5 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are 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 Durrant Green
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Durrant Green
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Durrant Green?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
- 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