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Fish and chip van hire in Offham, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Offham.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Offham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. 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 with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Offham
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Offham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Offham: your questions answered
Is Offham close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Offham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Offham is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Offham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take around Offham:
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Late September evenings in Offham lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Offham: venues, parking and local tips
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Offham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Offham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Offham Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include King's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- 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