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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Thong events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Thong.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Thong events
Planning a chip van in Thong
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. For events in Thong, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Thong is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Coming by train? Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Thong are Cobham College (1.5 miles south) and Temple Manor (3.9 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Wherever your event is in DA12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Thong, we also cover Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Thong
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and company team days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Thong, 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Thong, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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FAQs for Thong
Which station is closest to Thong?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Thong close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Thong, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your event in Thong
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Riverview Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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