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Fish and chip van hire in Farthingloe, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Farthingloe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Farthingloe
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Fish and chip van hire in Farthingloe, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Farthingloe. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and staff lunches and team days.
In a small place like Farthingloe, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Farthingloe
Can you serve near the sea around Farthingloe?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Farthingloe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Farthingloe. By late September, sunset in Farthingloe is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Bringing the van to Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Farthingloe as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Farthingloe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Aycliffe Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Dover Priory station is about 1.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farthingloe, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Farthingloe is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For events just outside Farthingloe, we cover Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthingloe include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Farthingloe
What else we do in Farthingloe
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Farthingloe?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Aycliffe Church Centre, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- 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