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Fish and chip van hire in River, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in River.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in River?
For event organisers in River
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How our fish and chip van hire works in River
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and big birthdays, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In and around River, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in River
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is River close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
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 the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Perfect for your event in River
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around River:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
Parks such as Old Park Hill normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evenings in River stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Other occasions in River
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in River, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Bringing the van to River
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in River, 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. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like River Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west. River is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. River is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the CT17 and CT16 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside River, we also cover Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (within half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near River include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover River and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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