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Fish and chip van hire in Kettle Corner, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Kettle Corner and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in Kettle Corner
Perfect for your event in Kettle Corner
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
How our fish and chip van hire works in Kettle Corner
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas parties and company team days.
In a hamlet or village like Kettle Corner, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Common questions in Kettle Corner
Which station is closest to Kettle Corner?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Kettle Corner?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Kettle Corner, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What affects the price in Kettle Corner
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
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.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
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A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Kettle Corner
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A fish and chip van in Kettle Corner: local details
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Kettle Corner as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Kettle Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kettle Corner to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Historic houses near Kettle Corner include Stoneacre (4.7 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you had Quarry Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kettle Corner. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in ME15 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include St Helens Lane and Lower Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Kettle Corner, we cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
Where the van can park in Kettle Corner
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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