Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in New Street, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in New Street.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in New Street
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For work Christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips and more.
Somewhere like New Street, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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 will work through them with you.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Planning an evening event in New Street? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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New Street questions
Do you come out to small places like New Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is New Street from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including New Street.
Can the van come to New Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including New Street and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
New Street: venues, parking and local tips
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. In and around New Street, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from New Street to London (21 miles away).
A green space like Trosley Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For a fundraiser at a school like Culverstone Green Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. New Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside New Street, we also cover Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put bins and napkins by the van
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.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Who books fish and chip van hire in New Street?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in New Street
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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