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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chartham Hatch events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Chartham Hatch? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Chartham Hatch
How our fish and chip van hire works in Chartham Hatch
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include care home visits and wakes and celebrations of life, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Chartham Hatch, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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 is 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.
Questions from Chartham Hatch
How far is Chartham Hatch from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Chartham Hatch?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Chartham Hatch is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chartham Hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
Bringing the van to Chartham Hatch
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chartham Hatch. Chartham Hatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Parks such as No Man's Orchard usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham Hatch, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Chartham Hatch
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
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Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Chartham Hatch? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Chartham Hatch? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Chartham Hatch?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chartham Hatch and Kent:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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