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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hogben's Hill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Hogben's Hill.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Hogben's Hill?
Party fish and chip van in Hogben's Hill, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it is naming days and christenings and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Hogben's Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Hogben's Hill
What else we do in Hogben's Hill
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Where the van can park in Hogben's Hill
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Show us where the van would go
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Questions from Hogben's Hill
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Hogben's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will tell you honestly.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Autumn and winter parties in Hogben's Hill get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Hogben's Hill?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Hogben's Hill
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Party venues around Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Around Hogben's Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hogben's Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Nearby, we also serve parties in Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
- 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