Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Guston, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Guston.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Guston
Fish and chip van hire in Guston, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and festive get-togethers.
Somewhere like Guston, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in Guston
Can the van park in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Guston?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Guston. Evenings in Guston stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Where the van can park in Guston
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Guston
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
If you had Connaught Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Bringing the van to Guston
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Bookings in Guston come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Martin of Tours, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Guston is within about 3 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.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Guston we cover include East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Guston includes Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Guston include Guston Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Swingate Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Guston?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Guston
- Bookings across Kent, including Guston
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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