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Fish and chip van hire in Folly Town, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Folly Town.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Folly Town
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
About our fish and chip van hire in Folly Town
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it’s wakes and gatherings after a funeral and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Folly Town, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Late September evenings in Folly Town lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Folly Town?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Coming by train? Wye station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Folly Town
Also in Folly Town
Folly Town: venues, parking and local tips
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Folly Town or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Folly Town is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wye School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Folly Town is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park. For events just outside Folly Town, we cover Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Folly Town includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Bowl Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Folly Town
Is Folly Town close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Is Folly Town too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
- 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