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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Willesborough events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Willesborough.
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Willesborough
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light matters for evening service: in Willesborough, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Fish and chip van hire in Willesborough, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
There may be a hall or club near Willesborough if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Willesborough
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Willesborough?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Planning a chip van in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Willesborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Willesborough to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. PTAs at schools such as Willesborough Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Willesborough is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN24, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Willesborough on the A2070, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Willesborough, we cover South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Willesborough includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The William Harvey Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Willesborough
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Willesborough
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.1 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Willesborough
Also in Willesborough
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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