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Fish and chip van hire in Snodland, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Snodland.
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
A chip van near Snodland
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Snodland
Can you serve after a service at Church of the New Jerusalem?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Snodland?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you feed a lot of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
About our fish and chip van hire in Snodland
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and village fêtes and school fairs, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Around Snodland, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in Snodland is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
About the food
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Bringing the van to Snodland
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Snodland. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Snodland CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Churches such as Church of the New Jerusalem rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
We cover events in every part of ME6 and ME19. From Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Snodland include the A228, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Snodland, we also cover Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (within half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Snodland
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Snodland
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Snodland, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Among the historic houses close to Snodland are Starkey Castle (2.5 miles north) and Cobham College (4.5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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