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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chestfield events
Planning a fish and chip van in Chestfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Chestfield
About our fish and chip van hire in Chestfield
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater community events and fairs and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Chestfield, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Chestfield?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in Chestfield, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Coming by train? Chestfield has its own station, Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Around midsummer it stays light in Chestfield until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chestfield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The number of meals
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chestfield
Other occasions in Chestfield
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Chestfield hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Chestfield and across Kent
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Fish and chip van hire around Chestfield
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For a fundraiser at a school like Swalecliffe Community Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chestfield, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A2990 close by, Chestfield is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Chestfield, we also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Chestfield includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Chestfield include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Questions from Chestfield
Is Chestfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Chestfield?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- 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