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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ryarsh
We bring a fish and chip van across Ryarsh and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Ryarsh?
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Ryarsh
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 nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it’s community events and fairs and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Ryarsh, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late September evenings in Ryarsh lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ryarsh?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ryarsh book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
After a service at Church of St Martin, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ryarsh
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Ryarsh
Is Ryarsh close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Ryarsh? 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.
Nearby places to Ryarsh
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Ryarsh: venues, parking and local tips
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ryarsh. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Ryarsh are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
This part of Kent takes in ME19, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ryarsh we cover include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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