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Fish and chip van hire in TN27

Fish and chip van hire across TN27, covering Headcorn, Charing and Biddenden. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chip van hire in TN27

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Fish and chip van hire in TN27: what to expect

Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in TN27. Typical bookings include care home visits and village fêtes and school fairs, serving gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.

The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.

  1. First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
  2. You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
  3. We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
  4. We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
  5. We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.

Pricing in TN27

The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.

Why book our van

  • Nothing for you to cook or clear
  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking
  • All the chip-shop extras
  • Quick service from the hatch

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Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.

Around Headcorn

Bookings here are often close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church, The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right and Headcorn Primary School. There’s a railway station in Headcorn itself: Headcorn station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).

Chip van hire across TN27

There are 3 towns and 35 villages and hamlets in TN27, so the setting can be anything from Headcorn, Charing and Biddenden to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Headcorn: PTAs at schools such as Headcorn Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Headcorn station serves Headcorn directly. Planning an evening event in Headcorn? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Why a fish and chip van works

A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.

These are some of the bookings we take in TN27 and Kent:

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Garden get-togethers
  • Fish and chip days at care homes
  • Work Christmas parties

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over.

Comparing caterers

  • Any travel, parking or access charges
  • What they can offer for dietary needs
  • How many hours the van serves
  • The cancellation terms

What the van needs

Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:

  • Room in front of the hatch for a queue
  • Flat, firm ground for the van
  • Permission from the venue or landowner for the van

The menu, dish by dish

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.

Pie and chips

A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.

What affects the price in TN27

The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:

  • How many people are eating
  • Whether a minimum applies
  • Service time
  • How easy the site is to reach

Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.

What we need to know

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:

  • The address or venue name
  • How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
  • The date and when you’d like to eat
  • A picture of the space and the way in

It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.

Your questions about a fish and chip van in TN27

How far ahead should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

Do you take everything away?

We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.

Is it a full meal?

It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.

How long are you on site?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

Is the food cooked at the event?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.

What if the weather’s bad?

The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.

  • 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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