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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Eastling events
We bring a fish and chip van to Eastling and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Eastling
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Eastling
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a hamlet or village like Eastling, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Eastling until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Eastling, and we will check the date and send a price.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- 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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Eastling
Eastling is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Eastling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Eastling to Canterbury (12 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Eastling Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Eastling is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Meeson's Close and Eastling Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in The Valley (2 miles south), Throwley (2 miles south-east), Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-east), Painter's Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Stalisfield Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms Inn (under half a mile south-west)
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FAQs for Eastling
Is Eastling close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Eastling?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Eastling
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Eastling book the van for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, Teynham station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eastling?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Events in Eastling and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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