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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tonge Corner events
Fish and chip van hire in Tonge Corner: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in Tonge Corner?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Tonge Corner
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Tonge Corner, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Tonge Corner
Also in Tonge Corner
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Planning an evening event in Tonge Corner? 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Tonge Corner: venues, parking and local tips
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings in Tonge Corner come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Lansdowne Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
FAQs for Tonge Corner
Which station is closest to Tonge Corner?
Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Tonge Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tonge Corner and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Occasions we serve in Tonge Corner
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Tonge Corner, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Giles, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
- 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