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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shoreham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Shoreham and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
Planning an event in Shoreham?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Shoreham
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and charity fundraisers and community events.
Rural events near Shoreham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- We cover Shoreham and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Shoreham
Other occasions in Shoreham
Who books fish and chip van for events in Shoreham?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
Events in parks such as Raspberry Hall Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
We set up before visitors arrive.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Shoreham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Shoreham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shoreham?
Shoreham (Kent) station, in Shoreham itself.
Is Shoreham close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Event catering near Shoreham
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Shoreham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Shoreham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shoreham to London (16 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Shoreham Village School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about a mile of Shoreham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Shoreham, we cover Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Shoreham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Old George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- 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