Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Teynham
Looking for a fish and chip van in Teynham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Teynham
About our fish and chip van hire in Teynham
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and birthday celebrations, with gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In and around Teynham, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light matters for evening service: around Teynham, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Teynham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Teynham?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Teynham are Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Bringing the van to Teynham
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Teynham to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. From Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Teynham, we cover Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
A little further out are Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dover Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
What else we do in Teynham
Where the van can park in Teynham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Teynham
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Teynham: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Teynham from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Teynham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Teynham is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
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 picture if you are not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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