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Fish and chip van hire in Hampton, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Hampton.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Hampton
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hampton
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and company team days.
There may be a hall or club near Hampton if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hampton?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hampton book the van for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hampton
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Hampton
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How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van in Hampton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Bringing the van to Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hampton. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hampton Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Hampton is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hampton Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Common questions in Hampton
Is Hampton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hampton?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
For event organisers in Hampton
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hampton? 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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Planning an evening event in Hampton? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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