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Fish and chip van hire in Priestwood, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Priestwood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
Planning an event in Priestwood?
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
About our fish and chip van hire in Priestwood
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For staff lunches and team days and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Priestwood, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Priestwood?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Within reach of Priestwood are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.6 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (3.9 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Priestwood
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Priestwood: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of Our Lady of the Meadow?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Bringing the van to Priestwood
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Priestwood, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Events anywhere in DA13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Priestwood, we also cover Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evenings in Priestwood stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
- 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