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Fish and Chip Van Hire in St Ann's Green
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 St Ann's Green.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire in St Ann's Green
Fish and chip van hire in St Ann's Green, cooked to order
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and christmas parties, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like St Ann's Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Where the van can park in St Ann's Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the 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.
On the menu in St Ann's Green
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
St Ann's Green questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like St Ann's Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Can the van come to St Ann's Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and St Ann's Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Fish and chip van hire around St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in St Ann's Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around St Ann's Green. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
St Ann's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. We also bring the van to events in Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Ann's Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in St Ann's Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near St Ann's Green
Other occasions in St Ann's Green
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van hire in St Ann's Green?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- 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