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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Reading Street events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Reading Street.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fresh fish and chips in Reading Street
Fish and chip van hire around Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Reading Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Reading Street are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
We serve events across TN30 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Reading Street
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. For christmas parties and summer garden parties, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Somewhere like Reading Street, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
What affects the price in Reading Street
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The day of the week
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evenings in Reading Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Reading Street
Which station is closest to Reading Street?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Reading Street?
We do. We serve events in Reading Street and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events we cater in Reading Street
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reading Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Also near Reading Street
Also in Reading Street
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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