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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sole Street
We bring a fish and chip van to Sole Street and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Sole Street
How our fish and chip van hire works in Sole Street
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Sole Street, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Sole Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Sole Street
What else we do in Sole Street
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Sole Street
What’s the nearest station to Sole Street?
Sole Street has its own station: Sole Street station.
How far is Sole Street from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Events we cater in Sole Street
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Room, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Planning a chip van in Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Around Sole Street, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Parks such as Camer Park Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (0.9 miles east) and Starkey Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
For events in DA13 and DA12, we just need to know where the van can park. Your event could be at a house on Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Sole Street includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Inn (within half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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