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Fish and chip van hire in Pizien Well, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Pizien Well. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire in Pizien Well
Fish and chip van hire in Pizien Well, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
In a small place like Pizien Well, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Pizien Well
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Pizien Well book the van for occasions like:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For anyone arriving by rail, Wateringbury station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Around midsummer it stays light in Pizien Well until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Pizien Well
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in Pizien Well
Do you come out to small places like Pizien Well?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Pizien Well?
Wateringbury station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to Pizien Well?
Yes, we do. Pizien Well is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Bringing the van to Pizien Well
Pizien Well is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
For events in ME18, we just need to know where the van can park. From Pizien Well Road and Old Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Pizien Well, we also cover Mereworth (1 mile west), Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Herne Pound (1 mile north-west), West Peckham (2 miles west) and New Pound (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north) and Teapot Island (2.4 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile east)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Also near Pizien Well
Also in Pizien Well
For event organisers in Pizien Well
Organising a club, school or community event in Pizien Well? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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