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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ram Lane
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Ram Lane.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Ram Lane
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ram Lane
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it is fish and chip days at care homes and festive get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a rural place like Ram Lane, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Ram Lane
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van in Ram Lane? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Ram Lane, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ram Lane
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ram Lane from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Ram Lane hosts choose us
- We cover Ram Lane and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Ram Lane
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Bringing the van to Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Ram Lane or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ram Lane to Canterbury (13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hayesbrook School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25. Other places close to Ram Lane we cover include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Events we cater in Ram Lane
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ram Lane and Kent:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
Historic houses near Ram Lane include Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are 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