Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in New Hythe, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in New Hythe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
Fresh fish and chips in New Hythe
About our fish and chip van hire in New Hythe
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and care home visits, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a rural spot like New Hythe, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Events we cater in New Hythe
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around New Hythe:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brookfield Junior School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
What else we do in New Hythe
Fish and chip van hire around New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Around New Hythe, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from New Hythe to London (27 miles away).
Thinking of using Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in New Hythe: New Hythe station.
We serve events across ME20. Streets in the area include Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside New Hythe, we cover Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Hythe include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near New Hythe include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
New Hythe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like New Hythe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is New Hythe from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Hythe?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in New Hythe
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in New Hythe
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By late September, sunset in New Hythe is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Hythe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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