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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Platt
Looking for a fish and chip van in Platt? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Platt
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Platt
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it’s fish and chip days at care homes and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Somewhere like Platt, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Fish and chip van hire around Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Platt will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Platt, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Platt, we also cover Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Platt include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
What affects the price in Platt
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Platt
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Platt from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Platt?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Events we cater in Platt
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Platt, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Platt
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Platt
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late September evenings in Platt lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Platt? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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