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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Yalding events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Yalding? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Yalding
How our fish and chip van hire works in Yalding
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Yalding. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthday parties and staff lunches and team days, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Yalding, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning a chip van in Yalding
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Yalding, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Yalding is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Yalding to Canterbury (28 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Yalding station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station. Churches such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Anywhere in ME18, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Yalding, we cover Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Walnut Tree Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
FAQs for Yalding
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Yalding, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Who books fish and chip van hire in Yalding?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Yalding, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
Parks such as Quarry Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Yalding
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Yalding hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What else we do in Yalding
- 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