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Fish and chip van hire in Newington, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Newington.
- Company team days
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Newington events
About our fish and chip van hire in Newington
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are frequently asked to cater company team days and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Newington, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Late September evenings in Newington lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan bins near the queue
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newington?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Newington
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Newington questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What else we do in Newington
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van in Newington: local details
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Newington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Newington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as Folkestone frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newington. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newington, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in CT18, CT20 and CT19, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Newington include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Newington
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Newington are Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- 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