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Fish and chip van hire in Hollingbourne, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Hollingbourne and across Kent.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Hollingbourne
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hollingbourne
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. For weddings and evening receptions and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Somewhere like Hollingbourne, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Occasions we serve in Hollingbourne
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hollingbourne:
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Hollingbourne. By late September, sunset in Hollingbourne is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hollingbourne
Is Hollingbourne close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Hollingbourne?
We do. We serve events in Hollingbourne and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What affects the price in Hollingbourne
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van in Hollingbourne? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollingbourne?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hollingbourne hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Kent, including Hollingbourne
- Classic food your guests already know
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Fish and chip van hire around Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Hollingbourne, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hollingbourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west. Historic houses near Hollingbourne include Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (3 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Hollingbourne. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hollingbourne we cover include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Hollingbourne
What else we do in Hollingbourne
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
- 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