Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Petham events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Petham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Petham?
Fish and chip van hire in Petham, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We’re frequently asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and staff thank-you lunches, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Petham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Fish and chip van hire around Petham
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Petham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a fundraiser at a school like Petham Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petham. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Petham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Where the van can park in Petham
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Petham: your questions answered
How far is Petham from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Petham?
Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Petham?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Coming by train? Chartham station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Petham
Also in Petham
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light matters for evening service: in Petham, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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