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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Longfield Hill events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Longfield Hill.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Book the van in Longfield Hill
Fish and chip van hire in Longfield Hill, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and visits to care homes and day centres, with gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a rural spot like Longfield Hill, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Where the van can park in Longfield Hill
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Longfield Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Common questions in Longfield Hill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mildred?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Longfield Hill
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
Within reach of Longfield Hill are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
A fish and chip van in Longfield Hill: local details
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Longfield Hill. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Longfield Hill to London (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Istead Rise Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 1 mile east. Longfield Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in DA3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Longfield Hill includes Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Longfield Hill include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Longfield Hill
Other occasions in Longfield Hill
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Longfield Hill until about 9:20pm; 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 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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