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Fish and chip van hire in Upstreet, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Upstreet: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in Upstreet?
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Late September evenings in Upstreet lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Upstreet
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Upstreet. For christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere as small as Upstreet, 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. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Upstreet questions
Is Upstreet close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Upstreet?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
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.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Upstreet?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Upstreet
What else we do in Upstreet
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning a chip van in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Upstreet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Upstreet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Chislet Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. A green space like Grove Ferry Picnic Area is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Upstreet is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We cover events in every part of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Upstreet includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Upstreet and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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