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Fish and chip van hire in ME12
A mobile fish and chip van across ME12, covering Minster, Sheerness and Halfway Houses. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in ME12
Places in ME12
What we do in ME12
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
Fish and chip van hire across ME12
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and festive get-togethers, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Prices in ME12
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in ME12 and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Minster
In Minster, that can mean an event near Barton's Point Coastal Park, The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga and Leigh Academy Minster and the streets around them. You will also find Thistle Hill Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west). The nearest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
Chip van hire across ME12
Across ME12, we serve 3 towns and 5 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Minster, Sheerness and Halfway Houses or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Minster: PTAs at schools such as Thistle Hill Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Light matters for evening service: around Minster, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A short menu helps everyone
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell people when the van opens.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why a fish and chip van works
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Questions from ME12
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
- 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