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Fish and chip van hire in Kenardington, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Kenardington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Kenardington
Fish and chip van hire in Kenardington, fried fresh
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings, especially the evening and summer garden parties.
For a rural spot like Kenardington, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van hire around Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kenardington. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Kenardington to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kenardington include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Kenardington?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Kenardington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Also in Kenardington
Common questions in Kenardington
Do you come out to small places like Kenardington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Kenardington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Kenardington. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Late September evenings in Kenardington lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kenardington, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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