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Fish and chip van hire in CT20

Hosting a party in CT20? We cover Folkestone, Sandgate and Cheriton and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.

Fish and chips across CT20

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Fish and chip van hire across CT20

Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life.

We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
We leave the spot as we found it.

Pricing in CT20

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why hosts in CT20 choose us

A quote that spells everything out
Bookings across Kent, including CT20
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Nothing for you to cook or clear

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The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Folkestone

In Folkestone, that can mean an event near The Folkestone Academy, United Reformed Church and The Park Inn Hotel. Nearby too are Stella Maris Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Lower Leas Coastal Park (0.7 miles south-east) and The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west). Folkestone has its own railway station: Folkestone Central station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). The countryside around Folkestone includes Sugar Loaf Hill.

Chip van hire across CT20

From Folkestone, Cheriton and Sandgate to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across CT20 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 5 of the places we cover in CT20 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.

Folkestone: Churches such as United Reformed Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Historic houses near Folkestone include Acrise Place (3.9 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Planning an evening event in Folkestone? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.

Why a fish and chip van works

Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:

Weddings, especially the evening
Visits to care homes and day centres
Christmas parties
Community events and fairs

Space, access and the venue

Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:

The site’s agreement to a catering van
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Room in front of the hatch for a queue

For planners, venues and organisers

For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Takeaway run or book a van?

For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

Diets, allergies and planning

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:

Give us separate numbers for children
Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Confirm allergies by email
Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving

The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.

Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.

Your questions about a fish and chip van in CT20

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.

Cod or haddock?

We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.

What do you bring?

We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.

How soon do we need to book?

As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.

Who clears up?

We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.

Can you serve children?

Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.

Does a chip van work for big events?

That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.

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

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