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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Kempe's Corner
Looking for a fish and chip van in Kempe's Corner? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Kempe's Corner?
Fish and chip van hire in Kempe's Corner, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and visits to care homes and day centres, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Kempe's Corner, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Kempe's Corner and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Questions from Kempe's Corner
Can you serve after a service at All Saints’ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Kempe's Corner?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Kempe's Corner?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Kempe's Corner until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Kempe's Corner
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Kempe's Corner
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fish and chip van hire around Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Kempe's Corner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as All Saints’ Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.8 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Kempe's Corner, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Harville Road and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Kempe's Corner
What else we do in Kempe's Corner
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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