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Fish and chip van hire in Three Chimneys, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Three Chimneys and the surrounding area.
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Three Chimneys?
About our fish and chip van hire in Three Chimneys
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and care home visits.
In a hamlet or village like Three Chimneys, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Places near Three Chimneys
Other occasions in Three Chimneys
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Three Chimneys?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Three Chimneys, people book us for events such as:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Three Chimneys: your questions answered
Is Three Chimneys close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Three Chimneys?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you cover Three Chimneys?
We do. Three Chimneys is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Three Chimneys? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
A fish and chip van in Three Chimneys: local details
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Three Chimneys and the surrounding area. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Three Chimneys, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find Three Chimneys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
- 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