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Fish and chip van hire in Temple Hill, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Temple Hill.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Book the van in Temple Hill
About our fish and chip van hire in Temple Hill
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For gatherings after a funeral and milestone birthday parties, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In and around Temple Hill, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Places near Temple Hill
Other occasions in Temple Hill
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Temple Hill: venues, parking and local tips
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Temple Hill and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Hill to London (about 14 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Temple Hill Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. If you had Central Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Wherever your event is in DA1, DA2 and DA5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Temple Hill is on the A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Temple Hill we cover include Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dartford Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Temple Hill include The Leigh UTC (0.7 miles north) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hufflers Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.7 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Events we cater in Temple Hill
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
Coming by train? Dartford station serves Temple Hill directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Temple Hill
Could you trade in Central Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at St Edmunds Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Temple Hill, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Temple Hill
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Temple Hill and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Temple Hill
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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