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Fish and chip van hire in Sheet Hill, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Sheet Hill and the surrounding area.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Sheet Hill
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Sheet Hill
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it’s company team days and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Sheet Hill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Bringing the van to Sheet Hill
Sheet Hill is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Sheet Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Plaxtol Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheet Hill. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Bewley Lane and Sheet Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Yopps Green (1 mile south-east), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Oldbury (1 mile north-west) and Shipbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Sheet Hill
Other occasions in Sheet Hill
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Sheet Hill hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Sheet Hill and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Late September evenings in Sheet Hill lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Questions from Sheet Hill
Which station is closest to Sheet Hill?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
How far is Sheet Hill from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Occasions we serve in Sheet Hill
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
Among the historic houses close to Sheet Hill are Old Soar Manor (1.3 miles east) and Ightham Mote (1.3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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