Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Reculver events
Fish and chip van hire in Reculver: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Reculver
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Reculver
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Reculver
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and staff lunches and team days.
Somewhere as small as Reculver, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Reculver until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Reculver. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Reculver to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. PTAs at schools such as Reculver Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Reculver is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The King Ethelbert Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Reculver
More for events in Reculver
Common questions in Reculver
Could you trade in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you come to Reculver?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Reculver is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Reculver
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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