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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Etchinghill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Etchinghill.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Etchinghill
Questions from Etchinghill
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
About our fish and chip van hire in Etchinghill
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Etchinghill. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and company team days.
In a hamlet or village like Etchinghill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Etchinghill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Etchinghill
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Etchinghill: venues, parking and local tips
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Etchinghill 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 across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 2 miles away. Within reach of Etchinghill are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.4 miles north-east) and Westenhanger Castle (3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Etchinghill. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Etchinghill is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We serve events across the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Etchinghill, we also cover Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Etchinghill includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Etchinghill include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
More for events in Etchinghill
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Etchinghill
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Etchinghill and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Etchinghill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- 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