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Fish and chip van hire in Molash, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Molash: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Molash?
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Molash
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Molash, fried fresh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and festive get-togethers.
In a rural place like Molash, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What else we do in Molash
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Molash until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire around Molash
Molash is about 6 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Molash, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Molash is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Coming by train? The nearest station is Wye station, about 3.2 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Molash. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Pound Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Shottenden (2 miles north-east), Bilting (2 miles south-east), Perrywood (3 miles north), Mountain Street (3 miles east) and Godmersham (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.7 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Molash
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Molash: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Molash?
Wye station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens when we hire the van?
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.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Molash?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Molash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
For event organisers in Molash
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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