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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hemsted events
Fish and chip van hire in Hemsted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Company team days
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire for Hemsted events
Planning a chip van in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Around Hemsted, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Hemsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over the CT18 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hemsted, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hemsted include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hemsted
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it is company team days and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In a rural place like Hemsted, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Also near Hemsted
Also in Hemsted
Occasions we serve in Hemsted
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Hemsted and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Historic houses near Hemsted include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Hemsted and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Hemsted: your questions answered
How far is Hemsted from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hemsted too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Hemsted until about 9:15pm; 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- 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