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Fish and chip van hire in Godmersham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Godmersham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Godmersham?
Fish and chip van hire in Godmersham, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings, especially the evening.
Somewhere as small as Godmersham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Godmersham, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Bringing the van to Godmersham
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Godmersham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Godmersham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Godmersham to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Lawrence rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. If you had Godmersham Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Godmersham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on The Street and Eggarton Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Godmersham, we also cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Nearby places to Godmersham
What else we do in Godmersham
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Godmersham questions
How far is Godmersham from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Godmersham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Godmersham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Godmersham and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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