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Fish and chip van hire in Kingswood, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Kingswood.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Kingswood?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Kingswood
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For birthday celebrations and fish and chip days at care homes, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a hamlet or village like Kingswood, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Bringing the van to Kingswood
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Kingswood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Kingswood Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Kingswood is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner 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’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Kingswood
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Kingswood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Kingswood
Can you serve after a service at Kingswood Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Kingswood?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Kingswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kingswood is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Kingswood, 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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