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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Moorstock events
Fish and chip van hire in Moorstock: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Moorstock
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Moorstock and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
How our fish and chip van hire works in Moorstock
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and big birthdays.
Somewhere as small as Moorstock, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Late September evenings in Moorstock lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
More for events in Moorstock
Questions from Moorstock
How far is Moorstock from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Moorstock?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
A fish and chip van in Moorstock: local details
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Moorstock book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Moorstock to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Within reach of Moorstock are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, Westenhanger station is about 1.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Moorstock, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Moorstock is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover events in Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Moorstock include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Perfect for your event in Moorstock
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
For a fundraiser at a school like Sellindge Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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