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Fish and chip van hire in Keycol, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Keycol: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Keycol events
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Keycol, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Keycol
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and fish and chip days at care homes.
For a rural spot like Keycol, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Perfect for your event in Keycol
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Keycol and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Planning a chip van in Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Keycol. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Keycol to Canterbury (18 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Borden Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Keycol. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile west)
Keycol questions
Do you come out to small places like Keycol?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Keycol?
We do. We serve events in Keycol and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Keycol? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Keycol
Also in Keycol
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
For event organisers in Keycol
Organising a club, school or community event in Keycol? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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