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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wichling
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Wichling and across Kent.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Wichling
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wichling
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Wichling. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Wichling, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Wichling
What else we do in Wichling
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Wichling, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Wichling and across Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A fish and chip van in Wichling: local details
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wichling to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Parks such as Doddington Place Gardens typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Wichling is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
Questions from Wichling
Do you come out to small places like Wichling?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wichling, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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