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Fish and chip van hire in Northfleet, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Northfleet.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Northfleet
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Northfleet
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. We are frequently asked to cater festive get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
There are lots of options in a town like Northfleet: your own drive, a club or hall car park, or a venue nearby. We’ll agree the parking spot beforehand. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What affects the price in Northfleet
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: in Northfleet, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van hire in Northfleet?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Northfleet and Kent:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Within reach of Northfleet are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Fish and chip van hire around Northfleet
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings in Northfleet come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Northfleet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
A green space like Northfleet Urban Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Events anywhere in DA11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Northfleet sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Northfleet include Copperfield Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Northfleet
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Northfleet
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Northfleet?
Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Northfleet?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Northfleet?
We do. Northfleet is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Also near Northfleet
Also in Northfleet
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Northfleet
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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