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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Way events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Way and the surrounding area.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Way events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Fish and chip van hire in Way, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for festive get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life.
Somewhere like Way, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Perfect for your event in Way
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
Within reach of Way are historic houses such as Quex Park (2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Places near Way
What else we do in Way
Why choose a fish and chip van in Way?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Way
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Way? 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.
Bringing the van to Way
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT12 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Way to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? The nearest station is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Way is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wayborough Hill and Way Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Way, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is 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.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Way
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Questions from Way
Do you come out to small places like Way?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Way from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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