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Fish and chip van hire in Westwood, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Westwood.
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
A chip van near Westwood
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Westwood
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For work Christmas parties and summer garden parties, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Westwood, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Westwood?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For anyone arriving by rail, Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van in Westwood: local details
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
A green space like Jumping Downs is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westwood. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Common questions in Westwood
What’s the nearest station to Westwood?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Westwood and across Kent
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Planning an evening event in Westwood? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Towns and villages near Westwood
Also in Westwood
- 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