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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Howt Green
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Howt Green.
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Howt Green
Events we cater in Howt Green
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Howt Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
Coming by train? Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Fish and chip van hire in Howt Green, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Howt Green. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening.
Somewhere like Howt Green, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Howt Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Questions from Howt Green
Is Howt Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Howt Green?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Howt Green?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. 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 Howt Green
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Howt Green and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Howt Green. Planning an evening event in Howt Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Howt Green: venues, parking and local tips
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Howt Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Howt Green to Canterbury (17 miles away).
A green space like Milton Creek Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Regis Manor Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Howt Green is within about 8 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.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve events in Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Howt Green include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Also near Howt Green
What else we do in Howt Green
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Howt Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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