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Fish and chip van hire in Newchurch, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Newchurch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Newchurch
Events we cater in Newchurch
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Coming by train? The nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Fish and chip van hire in Newchurch, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and company team days.
In a rural place like Newchurch, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By late September, sunset in Newchurch is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire around Newchurch
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. For events in Newchurch, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Newchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Newchurch to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Wherever your event is in TN29, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Links Close, Church View and Patchways or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Newchurch, we also cover St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bull Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Also in Newchurch
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Newchurch
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Newchurch?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Newchurch hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Newchurch and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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