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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Great Mongeham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Great Mongeham.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
A chip van near Great Mongeham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fish and chip van hire in Great Mongeham, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Great Mongeham. On the menu are pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a hamlet or village like Great Mongeham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Great Mongeham: venues, parking and local tips
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Great Mongeham, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Great Mongeham include Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as Church of St Martin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Great Mongeham is within about 2 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in CT14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill Inn (1 mile east)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In Great Mongeham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Common questions in Great Mongeham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Great Mongeham from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Great Mongeham
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins near the queue
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
After service, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
- 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