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Fish and chip van hire in Hollybushes, 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 Hollybushes.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Hollybushes
About our fish and chip van hire in Hollybushes
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and staff thank-you lunches.
For a rural spot like Hollybushes, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By late September, sunset in Hollybushes is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Hollybushes
How far is Hollybushes from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hollybushes?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Can the van come to Hollybushes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hollybushes is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
For event organisers in Hollybushes
Organising a club, school or community event in Hollybushes? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What affects the price in Hollybushes
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hollybushes, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Hollybushes
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hollybushes
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your event in Hollybushes
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put bins and napkins by the van
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.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Also near Hollybushes
Other occasions in Hollybushes
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Hollybushes: venues, parking and local tips
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Hollybushes, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hollybushes is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hollybushes to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For anyone arriving by rail, Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Hollybushes is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests. Nearby, we also serve events in Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
- 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