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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Nettlestead events
We bring a fish and chip van to Nettlestead and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in Nettlestead?
Nettlestead questions
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Nettlestead too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in Nettlestead, cooked to order
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it’s christmas parties and birthday celebrations, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Nettlestead, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Nettlestead
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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. You can use our quote form.
Also near Nettlestead
More for events in Nettlestead
Events we cater in Nettlestead
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:
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to Nettlestead are Old Soar Manor (4.3 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning a chip van in Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mary's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? Nettlestead has its own station, Wateringbury station.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. Local streets include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (less than half a mile east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Nettlestead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically 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 will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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- 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