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Fish and chip van hire in Littlebourne, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Littlebourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Littlebourne events
About our fish and chip van hire in Littlebourne
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is garden get-togethers and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Littlebourne, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Also near Littlebourne
Also in Littlebourne
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Littlebourne?
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Littlebourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Littlebourne questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Vincent?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Littlebourne from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Littlebourne?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Littlebourne?
We do. Littlebourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Littlebourne? 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Littlebourne hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Littlebourne
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
A fish and chip van in Littlebourne: local details
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Littlebourne. Littlebourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Littlebourne, we cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Basket Makers pub (less than half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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