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Fish and chip van hire in ME19
We take the van to every part of the ME19 postcode district, including Kings Hill, East Malling and West Malling. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chips across ME19
Where we cater in ME19
- Kings Hill
- East Malling
- West Malling
- Leybourne
- Ryarsh
- Offham
- Wrotham Heath
- Trottiscliffe
- Birling
- Addington
- Well Street
- Snodland
- Holborough
- Larkfield
Occasions in ME19
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Fish and chip van hire across ME19
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around ME19. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for care home visits and summer garden parties.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
What you will pay
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including ME19
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Kings Hill
Bookings here are often close to The Malling School, Manor Park Country Park and Church of St John the Baptist. Kings Hill’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Chip van hire across ME19
There are 3 towns and 9 villages and hamlets in ME19, so the setting can be anything from Kings Hill, Snodland and East Malling to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Kings Hill: After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Thinking of using Manor Park Country Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Planning an evening event in Kings Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What affects the price in ME19
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in ME19
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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