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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Paddock
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 Paddock.
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Paddock?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Paddock
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it’s fish and chip days at care homes and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Somewhere like Paddock, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Paddock
Other occasions in Paddock
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paddock?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Paddock
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Paddock and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Paddock?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in Paddock, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evenings in Paddock stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A fish and chip van in Paddock: local details
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Paddock, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Paddock is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Paddock is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Canterbury Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Paddock, we cover Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Schools near Paddock include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
FAQs for Paddock
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Cosmas and St Damian?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Paddock too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Paddock?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Paddock. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
- 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