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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hoo
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Hoo and across Kent.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Hoo?
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hoo
Is Hoo too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you come to Hoo?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hoo is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Hoo, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For care home visits and work Christmas parties, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Hoo, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hoo
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
A fish and chip van in Hoo: local details
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Hoo or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hoo is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hoo to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Historic houses near Hoo include Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hoo, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in CT12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Hoo, we also cover Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hoo include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Hoo?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Monkton Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Hoo
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Also in Hoo
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Hoo until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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