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Fish and chip van hire in Hassell Street, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hassell Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fresh fish and chips in Hassell Street
Common questions in Hassell Street
Is Hassell Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hassell Street?
Wye station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
About our fish and chip van hire in Hassell Street
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and weddings, especially the evening, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Hassell Street, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hassell Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Planning a chip van in Hassell Street
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hassell Street and nearby villages. Hassell Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles west. Hassell Street is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodmans Arms (under half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Where the van can park in Hassell Street
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
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The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By late September, sunset in Hassell Street is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Hassell Street
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wye School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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