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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Tunstall
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Tunstall and the surrounding area.
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Book the van in Tunstall
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tunstall
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Tunstall, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Tunstall, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Places near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Around midsummer it stays light in Tunstall until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Tunstall? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tunstall? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Tunstall: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Tunstall?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The cost per head generally 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
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tunstall, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A fish and chip van in Tunstall: local details
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Tunstall is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. If you had Cromers Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Tunstall is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. For events just outside Tunstall, we cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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