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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Ebbsfleet events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Ebbsfleet. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in Ebbsfleet
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Fish and chip van hire in Ebbsfleet, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Ebbsfleet. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Somewhere like Ebbsfleet, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Ebbsfleet, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
FAQs for Ebbsfleet
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Ebbsfleet close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Perfect for your event in Ebbsfleet
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ebbsfleet:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Ebbsfleet hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Ebbsfleet
Also in Ebbsfleet
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van in Ebbsfleet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cover Ebbsfleet as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ebbsfleet to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ebbsfleet are Quex Park (3.8 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ebbsfleet, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the CT12 and CT13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Ebbsfleet, we also cover Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
- 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