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Fish and chip van hire in Fant, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Fant? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
Book the van in Fant
Fish and chip van hire around Fant
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME16, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, East Farleigh station is about 0.8 miles away. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Andrew, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fant. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in ME16 and ME15, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Fant include the A26, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fant include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
About our fish and chip van hire in Fant
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and staff thank-you lunches.
There may be a hall or club near Fant if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Fant
Is Fant close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Fant?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
For event organisers in Fant
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Occasions we serve in Fant
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
Thinking of using Whatman Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fant?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Fant and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
What affects the price in Fant
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Planning an evening event in Fant? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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