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Fish and chip van hire in Paddlesworth, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Paddlesworth.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Paddlesworth
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Paddlesworth
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and staff lunches and team days, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Paddlesworth, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Around midsummer it stays light in Paddlesworth until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us how many children are coming
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van in Paddlesworth? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Across the ME6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Thinking of using Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Among the historic houses close to Paddlesworth are Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Here we cover the ME6 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Paddlesworth hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Paddlesworth
Can you serve after a service at St Benedict's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Paddlesworth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you come to Paddlesworth?
We do. We serve events in Paddlesworth and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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