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Fish and chip van hire in Eddington, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Eddington and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
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Fish and chip van hire in Eddington, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and care home visits, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In and around Eddington, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Planning an evening event in Eddington? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we serve in Eddington
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
PTAs at schools such as Herne Bay High School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
A fish and chip van in Eddington: local details
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Eddington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Eddington to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eddington, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in CT6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Eddington questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you cover Eddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eddington. For a quote, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Eddington
What else we do in Eddington
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head typically 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.
Why Eddington hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Eddington and the whole of Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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