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Fish and chip van hire in Saltwood, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Saltwood.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Saltwood
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Saltwood, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Saltwood
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Saltwood, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What affects the price in Saltwood
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Saltwood
Can you serve near the sea around Saltwood?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Could you trade in Brockhill Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Do you come to Saltwood?
We do. We serve events in Saltwood and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Saltwood
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take in Saltwood and Kent:
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Parks such as Brockhill Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire around Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Saltwood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Saltwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Saltwood to Canterbury (14 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away. Saltwood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Saltwood is within about a mile of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. 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 book our van in Saltwood
- Events in Saltwood and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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