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Fish and chip van hire in Kennington, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Kennington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
- Company team days
A chip van near Kennington
About our fish and chip van hire in Kennington
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Kennington. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a place the size of Kennington, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Kennington and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kennington
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In Kennington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Planning a chip van in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Kennington, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Kennington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 1.7 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Kennington are Godinton House (2.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kennington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across TN24 and TN25. From Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Kennington include the A28, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (under half a mile north)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Kennington?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kennington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
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.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Kennington questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
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.
Nearby places to Kennington
Other occasions in Kennington
- 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