Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Eastry, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Eastry.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for Eastry events
What affects the price in Eastry
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our fish and chip van hire in Eastry
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it’s weddings, especially the evening and care home visits, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Around Eastry, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Nearby places to Eastry
Other occasions in Eastry
Occasions we serve in Eastry
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
A green space like Ham Fen is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A fish and chip van in Eastry: local details
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Eastry and the surrounding area. Eastry is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? Sandwich station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Eastry is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (under half a mile east)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Eastry 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.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
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. You can use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where the van can park in Eastry
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eastry
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Common questions in Eastry
Can you serve near the sea around Eastry?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Eastry close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
For event organisers in Eastry
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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