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Fish and chip van hire in Nash, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Nash.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Book the van in Nash
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evenings in Nash stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nash, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Nash
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’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Nash, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nash? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Nash questions
Which station is closest to Nash?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Nash?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
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 take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Nash?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Nash hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Places near Nash
Also in Nash
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:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put bins and napkins by the van
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Perfect for your event in Nash
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Nash, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Nash: venues, parking and local tips
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Nash are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nash to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Churches such as Elmstone Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Among the historic houses close to Nash are Goodnestone Park (3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Nash we cover include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Open spaces near Nash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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