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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kemsley events
Planning a fish and chip van in Kemsley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Kemsley?
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
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 will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Fish and chip van hire in Kemsley, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and birthday celebrations.
There may be a hall or club near Kemsley if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Where the van can park in Kemsley
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in Kemsley until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in Kemsley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kemsley to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you had Milton Creek Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Kemsley Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over ME10 and ME9. Whether your event is on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Schools near Kemsley include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Kemsley
Also in Kemsley
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Occasions we serve in Kemsley
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kemsley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, Kemsley has its own station, Kemsley station.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Kemsley
Can the van go 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 Kemsley from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come to Kemsley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kemsley is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
- 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