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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Monk's Hill events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Monk's Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Monk's Hill
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Monk's Hill
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and work Christmas parties, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Somewhere as small as Monk's Hill, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Monk'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:
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Coming by train? Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Monk's Hill. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Monk's Hill hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Monk's Hill and the whole of Kent
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Monk's Hill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Monk's Hill
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Monk's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monk's Hill to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Smarden Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Monk's Hill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Cut and Smarden Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
FAQs for Monk's Hill
Do you come out to small places like Monk's Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Monk's Hill close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Also near Monk's Hill
Also in Monk's Hill
- 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