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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sturry
We bring a fish and chip van across Sturry and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire for Sturry events
What happens on the day
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 Sturry? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Sturry
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and weddings and evening receptions.
In and around Sturry, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Questions from Sturry
Which station is closest to Sturry?
Sturry station, in Sturry itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Sturry?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
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 does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
More for events in Sturry
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sturry?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Sturry
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Sturry
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sturry, people book us for occasions like:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell people when the van opens.
Fish and chip van hire around Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Sturry or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For guests coming by train, Sturry station serves Sturry directly. Sturry is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across CT2 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Park View and Link Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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