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Fish and chip van hire in CT14
A mobile fish and chip van across CT14, covering Deal, Walmer and Mill Hill. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in CT14?
Areas within CT14
- Deal
- Walmer
- Mill Hill
- Kingsdown
- Sholden
- Ringwould
- Ripple
- Tilmanstone
- Great Mongeham
- Worth
- Felderland
- Northbourne
- Sholden Meadows
- Hacklinge
- West Studdal
- Marley
- Finglesham
- Ham
- Statenborough
- Dover
- Buttsole
Occasions in CT14
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
How fish and chip van hire works in CT14
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We serve gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and evening wedding food.
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
What you will pay
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in CT14? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Deal
In Deal, that can mean an event near Betteshanger Park, St Saviour's and Castle Community College. Other local landmarks include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Brickmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Deal is Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
Planning a chip van in CT14
CT14 covers everything from Dover, Deal and Walmer to 16 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 21 of the places we cover in CT14 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Deal: For a fundraiser at a school like Castle Community College, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Within reach of Deal are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (1.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Around midsummer it stays light in Deal until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
CT14 questions
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from 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