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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Horden
Bring the chip shop to your event in Horden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Horden
Fish and chip van hire in Horden, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and garden get-togethers, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Horden, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Perfect for your event in Horden
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Horden, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
If you had The Gill in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Horden. Late September evenings in Horden lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Horden
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van come to Horden?
We do. Horden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Horden and across Kent
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Horden
More for events in Horden
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Horden: venues, parking and local tips
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Horden will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Horden to Canterbury (27 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Horden. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over TN17 and TN12. Whether your event is on Hill Top and Husheath Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-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