Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in ME15
Fish and chip van hire across ME15, from Maidstone, Park Wood and Willington. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in ME15
Areas within ME15
- Maidstone
- Park Wood
- Willington
- Shepway
- Otham
- Loose
- East Farleigh
- Hunton
- Dean Street
- Kettle Corner
- Farleigh Green
- Hoppers Corner
- West Farleigh
- Foley Park
- Bearsted
- Fant
- Tovil
- Weavering
- Coxheath
- Boughton Green
- Langley
- Barming Heath
Events we cater in ME15
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in ME15
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Pricing in ME15
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What’s near Maidstone
Locally, our bookings take us close to Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. You will also find River Len LNR (less than half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Planning a chip van in ME15
There are 3 towns and 11 villages and hamlets in ME15, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Foley Park and Bearsted to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across ME15, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.
Maidstone: Within reach of Maidstone are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like South Borough Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Maidstone? Sunset is around 8:50pm 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.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in ME15.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Occasions we serve in ME15
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in ME15 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in ME15
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
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.
- 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