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Fish and Chip Van Hire for West Street events
We bring a fish and chip van across West Street and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in West Street?
Fish and chip van hire in West Street, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for company team days and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere as small as West Street, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Late September evenings in West Street lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in West Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What affects the price in West Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near West Street
What else we do in West Street
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why West Street hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Questions from West Street
Which station is closest to West Street?
Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like West Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover West Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in West Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
A fish and chip van in West Street: local details
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Street. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Lenham School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to West Street are Leeds Castle (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Street. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across the ME17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside West Street, we also cover Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
- 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