Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Orlestone events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Orlestone. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in Orlestone
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About our fish and chip van hire in Orlestone
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and fish and chip days at care homes, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Orlestone, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van in Orlestone: local details
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. People in Orlestone book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Orlestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hamstreet Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Orlestone, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Orlestone?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Orlestone and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Orlestone: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Orlestone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Orlestone close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Places near Orlestone
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A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Orlestone lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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