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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Eastwood events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Eastwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Eastwood?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Eastwood
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For village fêtes and school fairs and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Eastwood, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- We cover Eastwood and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evenings in Eastwood 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Eastwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Eastwood
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Eastwood?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Eastwood:
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Eastwood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Eastwood?
Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Eastwood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Also near Eastwood
Also in Eastwood
Bringing the van to Eastwood
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Eastwood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Eastwood are Leeds Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Eastwood, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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