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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Postling events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Postling? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Postling
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Postling
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Postling
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Postling
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for staff thank-you lunches and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
For a rural spot like Postling, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Fish and chip van hire around Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Postling or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Postling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Postling to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Thinking of using Sandling Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For guests coming by train, Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Postling is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Postling, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Anywhere in CT21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Postling we cover include Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Postling include Tolsford Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Postling? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Postling?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For a fundraiser at a school like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Postling
Is Postling close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary and St Radegund?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Also in Postling
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Postling, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Postling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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