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Fish and chip van hire in Graveney, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Graveney. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Graveney
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Graveney
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We are frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and evening wedding food, with gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Somewhere like Graveney, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Graveney
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take around Graveney:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
A green space like South Swale is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Graveney?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Graveney. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Graveney and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Graveney
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Graveney to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Graveney Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Graveney is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Graveney include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Around midsummer it stays light in Graveney until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Graveney questions
Which station is closest to Graveney?
Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Graveney too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Graveney?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Graveney
Other occasions in Graveney
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Graveney? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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