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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wateringbury
Planning a fish and chip van in Wateringbury? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Wateringbury
How our fish and chip van hire works in Wateringbury
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are often asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and weddings and evening receptions, with pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In a hamlet or village like Wateringbury, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in Wateringbury stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Wateringbury
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Wateringbury? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Wateringbury
What’s the nearest station to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has its own station: Wateringbury station.
Do you come out to small places like Wateringbury?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Towns and villages near Wateringbury
Other occasions in Wateringbury
Planning a chip van in Wateringbury
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Wateringbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wateringbury to London (about 28 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Wateringbury station serves Wateringbury directly.
Events anywhere in ME18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Wateringbury we cover include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Wateringbury pub (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Wateringbury
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
In Wateringbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
PTAs at schools such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- 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