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Fish and chip van hire in Linton, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Linton and across Kent.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
Fresh fish and chips in Linton
Linton: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Linton?
East Farleigh station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van come to Linton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Linton is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Linton
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for festive get-togethers and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Linton, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Linton
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your event in Linton
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
What else we do in Linton
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning a chip van in Linton
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Linton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Linton to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Cornwallis Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Nicholas Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Linton, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Linton, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (under half a mile north)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Linton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Linton stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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