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Fish and chip van hire in Nash Street, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Nash Street and across Kent.
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire in Nash Street
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. By late September, sunset in Nash Street is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Nash Street, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For village fêtes and school fairs and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Nash Street, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Perfect for your event in Nash Street
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever the occasion in Nash Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
For a fundraiser at a school like Istead Rise Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
Fish and chip van hire around Nash Street
Nash Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Nash Street and the surrounding area. Nash Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Nash Street to London (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.8 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Thinking of using Jeskyns? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Round Street (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-west), Meopham (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile south-east) and New Barn (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Nash Street include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (2 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Nash Street
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Nash Street and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Nash Street: your questions answered
Is Nash Street close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mildred: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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