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Fish and chip van hire in Upper Ifield, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van in Upper Ifield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Ifield
Who books fish and chip van hire in Upper Ifield?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take around Upper Ifield:
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How our fish and chip van hire works in Upper Ifield
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We are frequently asked to cater care home visits and birthday celebrations, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Upper Ifield, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van in Upper Ifield: local details
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Upper Ifield as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
A green space like Shorne Woods Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For a fundraiser at a school like Shorne Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Wherever your event is in DA12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Ifield?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Upper Ifield hosts choose us
- We cover Upper Ifield and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Upper Ifield questions
Which station is closest to Upper Ifield?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Upper Ifield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Ifield.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Upper Ifield, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Also in Upper Ifield
- 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