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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tyler Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van across Tyler Hill and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Tyler Hill events
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Tyler Hill
Which station is closest to Tyler Hill?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Tyler Hill
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for birthday celebrations and company team days.
For a rural spot like Tyler Hill, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What affects the price in Tyler Hill
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Tyler Hill
More for events in Tyler Hill
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Tyler Hill? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tyler Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Bringing the van to Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Tyler Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent.
If guests are travelling by rail, Canterbury West station is about 1.6 miles away. A green space like Tyler Hill Meadow is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Tyler Hill is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Tyler Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Archbishop's School (1 mile south) and St Edmund's School (1.2 miles south)
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Tyler Hill hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tyler Hill
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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