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Fish and chip van hire in Pedlinge, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Pedlinge.
- Care home visits
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire for Pedlinge events
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Pedlinge. Late September evenings in Pedlinge lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Pedlinge
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for company team days and summer garden parties.
For a rural spot like Pedlinge, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Pedlinge: venues, parking and local tips
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pedlinge and nearby villages. Pedlinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Thinking of using Brockhill Country Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pedlinge, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pedlinge, 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 CT21. Pedlinge sits on or near the A261, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Pedlinge we cover include Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Pedlinge include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Pedlinge
More for events in Pedlinge
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Pedlinge?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
Coming by train? Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Pedlinge
Organising a club, school or community event in Pedlinge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Pedlinge questions
Can you serve after a service at Pedlinge Chapel?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Brockhill Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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