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Fish and chip van hire in Pembles Cross, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Pembles Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross: your questions answered
How far is Pembles Cross from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Pembles Cross?
Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you come to Pembles Cross?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Pembles Cross and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
About our fish and chip van hire in Pembles Cross
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Pembles Cross. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and care home visits, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a rural spot like Pembles Cross, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Pembles Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pembles Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evenings in Pembles Cross stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van in Pembles Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Pembles Cross
Also in Pembles Cross
Who books fish and chip van hire in Pembles Cross?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Pembles Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Pembles Cross: venues, parking and local tips
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Pembles Cross and nearby villages. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Pembles Cross include Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Pembles Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to events in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
- 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