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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wissenden
Fish and chip van hire in Wissenden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire for Wissenden events
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wissenden?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Bethersden Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wissenden
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Wissenden. We are frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and wakes and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Wissenden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Wissenden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wissenden, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Wissenden and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Wissenden come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wissenden to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Wissenden include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Anywhere in TN26, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Wissenden, we also cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Questions from Wissenden
Which station is closest to Wissenden?
Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Wissenden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wissenden.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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