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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Maltman's Hill events
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 Maltman's Hill.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van hire in Maltman's Hill, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff lunches and team days, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Maltman's Hill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Maltman's Hill
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
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Occasions we serve in Maltman's Hill
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Maltman's Hill are Godinton House (5 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- A short menu helps everyone
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
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.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late September evenings in Maltman's Hill lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Maltman's Hill
Which station is closest to Maltman's Hill?
Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Maltman's Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Maltman's Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Maltman's Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Maltman's Hill: venues, parking and local tips
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Maltman's Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Events anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We also bring the van to events in Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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