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Fish and chip van hire in Yorkletts, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Yorkletts.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Yorkletts
Fish and chip van hire in Yorkletts, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a rural place like Yorkletts, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Yorkletts and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Yorkletts
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Yorkletts? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Yorkletts, and we will check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: around Yorkletts, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Yorkletts
Yorkletts is about 2 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Bookings in Yorkletts come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Yorkletts is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. If you had Foxes Cross Bottom in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Yorkletts, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ford Walk, Glen Walk and Coombe Walk or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Denstroude (1 mile south-east), Honey Hill (2 miles south-east), Whitstable (2 miles north-east), Blean (2 miles south-east) and Radfall (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Faversham (5 miles west), Herne Bay (6 miles north-east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Yorkletts
Which station is closest to Yorkletts?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
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.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Yorkletts.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Towns and villages near Yorkletts
Also in Yorkletts
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins near the queue
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
- 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