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Fish and chip van hire in Strood, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Strood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Strood
Planning a chip van in Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Strood as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Strood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If you had Turners Field in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Strood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Fish and chip van hire in Strood, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for fish and chip days at care homes and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Strood, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Strood. By late September, sunset in Strood is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins near the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps service quick.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Other occasions in Strood
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Strood
How far is Strood from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van come to Strood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Strood is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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