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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tankerton events
Fish and chip van hire in Tankerton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
Book the van in Tankerton
About our fish and chip van hire in Tankerton
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and care home visits, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a smaller place like Tankerton, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Tankerton and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Tankerton
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tankerton
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Tankerton: local details
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Bookings in Tankerton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The coast is within about a mile of Tankerton, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in CT5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Tankerton. In Tankerton, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Tankerton
More for events in Tankerton
Tankerton: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Tankerton?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Tankerton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
- 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