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Fish and chip van hire in ME17

Fish and chip van hire across ME17, from Coxheath, Harrietsham and Lenham. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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Fish and chip van hire in ME17: what to expect

Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff lunches and team days.

We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served.

  1. Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
  2. A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
  3. Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
  4. We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
  5. Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

What you’ll pay

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.

Why book with us

  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking
  • Quick service from the hatch
  • No surprises in your quote
  • Everything cooked to order at your event

Getting a price

Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Coxheath

We park up for events around Cornwallis Academy, The Horse Shoes Public House and Coxheath Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Quarry Wood (1.4 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Coxheath is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).

A fish and chip van across ME17: what to know

Across ME17, we serve 3 towns and 43 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Park Wood and Willington to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Parts of ME17 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

Coxheath: For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Parks such as Quarry Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Planning an evening event in Coxheath? 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.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.

Questions to ask before you book

  • If the price includes VAT
  • Payment terms and deposit
  • How allergens are handled
  • The cancellation terms

Should I sort the food myself?

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Space, access and the venue

The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:

  • Confirmation that the van can park there
  • A spot near your guests
  • Lighting nearby for evening events

Events we cater in ME17

Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.

Whatever the occasion in ME17, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:

  • Summer garden parties
  • Company team days
  • Christmas parties
  • Milestone birthday parties

For planners, venues and organisers

Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.

If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Common questions in ME17

What happens when we hire the van?

The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.

When do you arrive?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.

Do you do anything other than fish?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

Which areas do you serve?

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

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

  • 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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