Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Shirkoak
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Shirkoak? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Friday lunch treats
- Team away days
A chip van near Shirkoak
Business events near Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Shirkoak come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ham Street station is about 4 miles away. Shirkoak sits roughly 47 miles from central London.
We serve staff events across TN26 and the streets around it. Whether your staff event is on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For staff events just outside Shirkoak, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shirkoak, fried fresh
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for summer staff parties and fish Friday treats.
For farms and rural sites near Shirkoak, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Kent, including Shirkoak
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A lunch-break van visit in Shirkoak is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Shirkoak, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
When service is finished, we pack up.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
FAQs for Shirkoak
Do you come out to small places like Shirkoak?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Shirkoak?
Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Shirkoak?
Yes, we do. Shirkoak is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Shirkoak
More for events in Shirkoak
Events we cater in Shirkoak
There is nothing to book but the van, so it’s easy to organise.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shirkoak:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Historic houses near Shirkoak include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- 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