Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Godinton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Godinton.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Godinton
Fish and chip van hire in Godinton, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For birthday celebrations and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A place like Godinton frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning a chip van in Godinton
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Godinton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Godinton. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Godinton to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Within reach of Godinton are historic houses such as Godinton House (0.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Godinton Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Godinton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN23, TN25 and TN24, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Godinton include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan bins near the queue
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.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Also near Godinton
What else we do in Godinton
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Godinton?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
Coming by train? Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Questions from Godinton
How far is Godinton from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Godinton?
Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. By late September, sunset in Godinton is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use 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