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Fish and Chip Van Hire for West Yoke events
We bring a fish and chip van across West Yoke and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in West Yoke
Fish and chip van hire for your event in West Yoke
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fish and chip days at care homes and staff lunches and team days.
In a rural place like West Yoke, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Questions from West Yoke
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in West Yoke?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to West Yoke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Yoke is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
West Yoke: venues, parking and local tips
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of West Yoke, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across TN15 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Schools near West Yoke include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
Occasions we serve in West Yoke
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Festive get-togethers
Historic houses near West Yoke include Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles west) and Cobham College (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Places near West Yoke
More for events in West Yoke
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why West Yoke hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in West Yoke lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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