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Fish and chip van hire in CT5

Fish and chip van hire across CT5, covering Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chips across CT5

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Fish and chip van hire in CT5: what to expect

Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in CT5. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.

You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check access for the van and quote.
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 are done.

What it costs in CT5

The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

What you get with us

All the chip-shop extras
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Events in CT5 and across Kent
Quick service from the hatch

Getting a price

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Whitstable

We park up for events around Church of St John (Methodist), The Whitstable School and Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. You will also find Whitstable Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west). Whitstable has its own railway station: Whitstable station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.

A fish and chip van across CT5: what to know

There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in CT5, so whether your event is in Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. 7 of the places we cover in CT5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.

Whitstable: PTAs at schools such as The Whitstable School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John (Methodist), the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Around midsummer it stays light in Whitstable until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.

Occasions we serve in CT5

People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.

A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in CT5 book the van for occasions like:

Village fêtes and school fairs
Work Christmas parties
Weddings and evening receptions
Garden parties and summer get-togethers

Should I sort the food myself?

Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

Planning the van’s spot

Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:

A spot near your guests
Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Access wide and high enough for the van

Allergies and dietary needs

Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:

A short menu helps everyone
Count children separately
Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Put allergy details in writing

Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
Whether travel is included
Payment terms and deposit
If the price includes VAT

FAQs for CT5

How soon do we need to book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.

Can fish and chips be the only food?

Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.

When do you arrive?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

Where do you take the van?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including CT5.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.

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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