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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Knave's Ash events
Fish and chip van hire in Knave's Ash: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
A chip van near Knave's Ash
Fish and chip van hire in Knave's Ash, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it is birthday celebrations and community events and fairs, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Knave's Ash, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Knave's Ash questions
How far is Knave's Ash from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Events we cater in Knave's Ash
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Knave's Ash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Hoath Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Knave's Ash
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
For event organisers in Knave's Ash
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What else we do in Knave's Ash
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Knave's Ash or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Knave's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
After a service at Church of the Holy Cross, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the CT3 postcode area. Local streets include Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Knave's Ash we cover include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Knave's Ash, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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