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Fish and chip van hire in DA2
We serve all of the DA2 postcode district, including Darenth, Bean and Hawley. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chip van hire in DA2
Towns and villages in DA2
- Darenth
- Bean
- Hawley
- Wilmington
- Green Street Green
- Grubb Street
- Stonehill Green
- Puddledock
- Dartford
- Temple Hill
- Joyden's Wood
- Bowmans
- Hextable
- Westwood
Events we cater in DA2
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across DA2
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and fish and chip days at care homes, serving curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
What it costs in DA2
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in DA2 and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Darenth
Around Darenth, we take the van to homes and venues near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and Church of St Margaret of Antioch, among other places. Nearby too are Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile north-west) and Greenlands Primary School (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Fish and chip van hire in DA2: local guide
DA2 covers everything from Dartford, Temple Hill and Joyden's Wood to 9 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Darenth: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you had Darenth Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Late September evenings in Darenth lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Events we cater in DA2
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in DA2
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
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’ll reply with a price.
- 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