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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Holborough
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Holborough and across Kent.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Holborough?
Fish and chip van hire in Holborough, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Holborough. Whether it is staff lunches and team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Holborough if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Holborough? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Holborough. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Holborough?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Holborough:
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Holborough: venues, parking and local tips
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover Holborough as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Holborough to London (about 26 miles away).
Thinking of using Holborough Marshes? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. After a service at Church of the New Jerusalem, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
This part of Kent takes in ME6, ME1 and ME19, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Holborough
Could you trade in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the New Jerusalem: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
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.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Holborough?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For event organisers in Holborough
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Holborough
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Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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