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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shelvin
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Shelvin.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Shelvin events
Fish and chip van for events in Shelvin, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For festivals and school summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a fête or show near Shelvin, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Community events around Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Around Shelvin, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Shepherds Well station is about 1.9 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Shelvin, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Shelvin, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Places near Shelvin
What else we do in Shelvin
Events we cater in Shelvin
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Shelvin and Kent:
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Common questions in Shelvin
How far is Shelvin from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shelvin?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Shelvin, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Shelvin hosts choose us
- Events in Shelvin and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shelvin
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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