Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Rhodes Minnis
We bring a fish and chip van across Rhodes Minnis and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Rhodes Minnis
About our fish and chip van hire in Rhodes Minnis
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is garden get-togethers and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Somewhere like Rhodes Minnis, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Planning an evening event in Rhodes Minnis? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Rhodes Minnis hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
More for events in Rhodes Minnis
Who books fish and chip van hire in Rhodes Minnis?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Rhodes Minnis include Acrise Place (2.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Rhodes Minnis
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Rhodes Minnis?
Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Rhodes Minnis?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Rhodes Minnis: venues, parking and local tips
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Rhodes Minnis as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rhodes Minnis to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 6 miles of Rhodes Minnis, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across CT4 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Rhodes Minnis, we cover Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
For event organisers in Rhodes Minnis
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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