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Fish and chip van hire in Waltham, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Waltham.
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Waltham events
Waltham questions
Is Waltham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Waltham from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Waltham
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater care home visits and christmas parties.
In a small place like Waltham, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
More for events in Waltham
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Late September evenings in Waltham 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in Waltham
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For events in Waltham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Waltham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Waltham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Waltham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Waltham, we cover Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Compasses Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Waltham
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
What affects the price in Waltham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Waltham?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re 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.
- 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