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Fish and chip van hire in Hextable, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Hextable.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff lunches and team days
Fresh fish and chips in Hextable
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hextable
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 in Hextable. For christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
A place like Hextable often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Hextable
We are gathering after a service at St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Planning an evening event in Hextable? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Hextable: venues, parking and local tips
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Hextable, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Hextable are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (2.7 miles north) and Red House (3.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Hextable Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Hextable is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in BR8 and DA2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Hextable include the B258, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Hextable we cover include Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hextable includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Hextable include Hextable School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Hextable
Other occasions in Hextable
Perfect for your event in Hextable
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hextable and Kent:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
If you had Dartford Heath in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. 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 you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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