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Fish and chip van hire in Horton Kirby, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Horton Kirby: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Horton Kirby
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Horton Kirby
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. For care home visits and birthday celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Horton Kirby, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Nearby places to Horton Kirby
Other occasions in Horton Kirby
Planning a chip van in Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings in Horton Kirby come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Horton Kirby is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horton Kirby to London (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Horton Kirby is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in DA4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Horton Kirby, we cover Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Horton Kirby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Late September evenings in Horton Kirby lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Horton Kirby?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Churches such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
Questions from Horton Kirby
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.
How far is Horton Kirby from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
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.
- 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