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Fish and chip van hire in Nettlestead Green, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Nettlestead Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
A chip van near Nettlestead Green
Fish and chip van hire in Nettlestead Green, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Nettlestead Green. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and care home visits.
In a hamlet or village like Nettlestead Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Nettlestead Green
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
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Other occasions in Nettlestead Green
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Nettlestead Green questions
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Nettlestead Green close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What affects the price in Nettlestead Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van in Nettlestead Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Nettlestead Green
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Care home visits
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
Nettlestead Green: venues, parking and local tips
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Nettlestead Green is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Within reach of Nettlestead Green are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at St Mary's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We cover events in every part of ME18. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Nettlestead Green 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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