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Fish and chip van hire in Further Quarter, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Further Quarter.
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Further Quarter
FAQs for Further Quarter
Which station is closest to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Further Quarter
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and festive get-togethers, serving gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere as small as Further Quarter, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Bringing the van to Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Further Quarter or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Further Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Further Quarter?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. By late September, sunset in Further Quarter 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 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 arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Further Quarter, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually 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. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Further Quarter hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Further Quarter and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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