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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Maidstone
We bring a fish and chip van to Maidstone and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
A chip van near Maidstone
Fish and chip van hire in Maidstone, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and fish and chip days at care homes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Busy roads and town-centre parking are the main things to plan for an event in Maidstone; the cooking itself happens in the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Maidstone?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Maidstone and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Maidstone
Also in Maidstone
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By late September, sunset in Maidstone is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Maidstone: your questions answered
Could you trade in River Len LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire around Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Maidstone. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Maidstone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as South Borough Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Philip's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Maidstone, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Maidstone, we also cover Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Maidstone include Maidstone Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Paper Makers Arms (less than half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tell people when the van opens.
- 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