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Fish and chip van hire in DA9
We serve all of the DA9 postcode district, including Swanscombe, Greenhithe and Stone. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chip van hire in DA9
Towns and villages in DA9
Events we cater in DA9
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in DA9
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Prices in DA9
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including DA9
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Swanscombe
Locally, our bookings take us close to Church of St Mary, Knockhall Primary School and Castle Hill Park, among other places. Nearby too are The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east) and The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Swanscombe includes Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Chip van hire across DA9
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in DA9, so the setting can be anything from Swanscombe, Greenhithe and Stone to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Swanscombe: Thinking of using Castle Hill Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. PTAs at schools such as Knockhall Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Around midsummer it stays light in Swanscombe until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why a fish and chip van works
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Common questions in DA9
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
- 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