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Fish and chip van hire in TN24

Planning an event in TN24? We cover Kennington, South Willesborough and Willesborough and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.

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Fish and chip van hire in TN24: what to expect

There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.

We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop.

First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

Pricing in TN24

There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.

What you get with us

Events in TN24 and across Kent
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
No surprises in your quote
All the chip-shop extras

How to get a price

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.

Near you in Kennington

Locally, our bookings take us close to Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, Kennington Church of England Academy and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Nearby too are Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north), Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and The Rose Inn (under half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Hatch Park.

A fish and chip van across TN24: what to know

TN24 covers everything from Ashford, Kennington and Godinton to 3 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of TN24 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

Kennington: Within reach of Kennington are historic houses such as Godinton House (2.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. PTAs at schools such as Kennington Church of England Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Late September evenings in Kennington lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over.

Questions to ask before booking

Whether VAT is included
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
When payment is due
The deadline for final numbers

Occasions we serve in TN24

Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.

Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:

Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip days at care homes
Staff lunches and team days
Wakes and gatherings after a funeral

Allergies and dietary needs

Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Plan bins near the queue
Send allergies to us in writing
Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving

Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.

A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.

Before you choose a spot

Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:

Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Somewhere close to where people will eat
A level, firm spot the van can drive onto

TN24 questions

Does a chip van work for big events?

It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.

Can we choose cod or haddock?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.

What do you bring?

All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.

How much space do you need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.

What do we need to supply?

Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.

Do you fry it on site?

It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch 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

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