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Fish and chip van hire in Old Tree, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Old Tree.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Old Tree
Fish and chip van hire around Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Old Tree or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Old Tree is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Old Tree to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We take the van to events all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Tree include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
How our fish and chip van hire works in Old Tree
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and celebrations of life, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere like Old Tree, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Old Tree?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In Old Tree and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Thinking of using Curtis Wood? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Planning an evening event in Old Tree? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For event organisers in Old Tree
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re 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.
Common questions in Old Tree
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Old Tree?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Old Tree?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
- 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