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Fish and chip van hire in Linkhill, 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 Linkhill.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Linkhill
How our fish and chip van hire works in Linkhill
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is big birthdays and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a rural place like Linkhill, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Linkhill
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Linkhill: venues, parking and local tips
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Linkhill and the surrounding area. Linkhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Linkhill to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Historic houses near Linkhill include Great Dixter (1.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Sandhurst Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Linkhill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Linkhill, we also cover Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Linkhill
What else we do in Linkhill
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Linkhill
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Linkhill
Can you serve after a service at Mission Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Linkhill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Linkhill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose fish and chip van hire in Linkhill?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Linkhill book the van for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Churches such as Mission Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- 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