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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Eccles
Fish and chip van hire in Eccles: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Eccles
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Eccles, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and summer garden parties, with cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Eccles, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Plan bins near the queue
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
For event organisers in Eccles
Organising a club, school or community event in Eccles? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Eccles
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Eccles?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover Eccles?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Eccles is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. In Eccles, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning a chip van in Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Around Eccles, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Eccles is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Eccles to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Eccles are Starkey Castle (3.2 miles north) and Restoration House (4.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Thinking of using Burham Marsh? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eccles, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in ME20, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Eccles
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eccles and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christmas parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Mark's Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Eccles
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Eccles
More for events in Eccles
- 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