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Fish and chip van hire in Pett Bottom, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Pett Bottom: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Pett Bottom
About our fish and chip van hire in Pett Bottom
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and visits to care homes and day centres, with gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Pett Bottom, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Pett Bottom? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Pett Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Pett Bottom
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
These are some of the bookings we take around Pett Bottom:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Pett Bottom and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
What else we do in Pett Bottom
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins near the queue
- Count children separately
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Pett Bottom questions
Is Pett Bottom 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 go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What affects the price in Pett Bottom
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Bringing the van to Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Pett Bottom is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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