Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Southernden
Bring the chip shop to your event in Southernden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Care home visits
Book the van in Southernden
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Southernden stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in Southernden, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and staff lunches and team days.
In a hamlet or village like Southernden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Common questions in Southernden
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Southernden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Southernden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
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 take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southernden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Southernden
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. 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 with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Southernden and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Southernden book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Southernden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Southernden are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Southernden, we also cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Towns and villages near Southernden
What else we do in Southernden
Perfect for your event in Southernden
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Southernden book the van for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
For anyone arriving by rail, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van in Southernden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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