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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Highstreet
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 Highstreet.
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Highstreet
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
About our fish and chip van hire in Highstreet
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For community events and fairs and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Highstreet, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. By late September, sunset in Highstreet is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also in Highstreet
Highstreet: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Highstreet?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Highstreet?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Highstreet?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van in Highstreet: local details
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can bring the van to you. Highstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north-east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highstreet, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Thanet Way and Highstreet Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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