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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Egerton
We bring a fish and chip van across Egerton and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Egerton?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Egerton
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and christmas parties, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Egerton, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Egerton
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Egerton and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Towns and villages near Egerton
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evenings in Egerton stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan bins near the queue
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What affects the price in Egerton
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Egerton
Which station is closest to Egerton?
Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can the van come to Egerton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Egerton. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
A fish and chip van in Egerton: local details
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Egerton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Egerton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? The nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south. Egerton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Egerton we cover include Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 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