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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Grubb Street events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Grubb Street? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
A chip van near Grubb Street
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van hire in Grubb Street, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and school events and christmas parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
For a rural spot like Grubb Street, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Grubb Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van hire around Grubb Street
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. From the centre of Grubb Street to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Grubb Street to London (17 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Greenlands Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Grubb Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in DA2, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Grubb Street include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count children separately
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in Grubb Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s 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.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Grubb Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Occasions we serve in Grubb Street
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If you had Longfield Chalk Bank in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Grubb Street questions
How far is Grubb Street from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Grubb Street?
Longfield station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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 we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Grubb Street
Also in Grubb Street
- 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