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Fish and chip van hire in Silver Street, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Silver Street and across Kent.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Silver Street?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Silver Street
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Silver Street. Whether it’s christmas parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Silver Street, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Silver Street
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Silver Street book the van for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bredgar Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Silver Street questions
Is Silver Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Silver Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Towns and villages near Silver Street
Other occasions in Silver Street
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. In Silver Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Silver Street and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Silver Street
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Silver Street as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Silver Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Silver Street include Westlands School (2.3 miles 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