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Fish and chip van hire in Kent

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 922 towns and villages across Kent.

Planning an event in Kent?

Occasions in Kent

Each service has its own list of towns in Kent. Choose one, or find your town further down.

Biggest towns

How fish and chip van hire works in Kent

Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for staff lunches and team days and big birthdays.

We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Kent.

We start with a few details about your event.
You get an availability check and a clear quote.
We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

Pricing in Kent

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.

Why book our van

A van that becomes part of the event
No kitchen needed
Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
A quote that spells everything out

Get a quote

To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.

Around Maidstone

Bookings here are frequently close to Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Other local landmarks include River Len LNR (under half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Planning a chip van in Kent

There are 21 towns and 767 villages and hamlets in Kent, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 219 of the places we cover in Kent are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Maidstone: Among the historic houses close to Maidstone are Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. By late September, sunset in Maidstone is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

Should I sort the food myself?

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

For event organisers in Kent

Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.

What your quote should include

What the van needs: space, access, power
Whether there’s a minimum
If the price includes VAT
The cancellation terms

About the food

Gravy

A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.

What affects the price in Kent

Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:

Numbers
Cod, haddock or both
Access and parking
Service time

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.

What we need to know

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:

Roughly how many people, including children
Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Dietary needs, with numbers
The address or venue name

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Common questions in Kent

How do you handle allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.

Is there something for children?

Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.

What’s on the menu?

Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.

What happens if it rains?

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.

What areas do you cover?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kent.