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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Chilham
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Chilham.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Chilham
How our fish and chip van hire works in Chilham
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We’re often asked to cater work Christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Chilham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Chilham
Which station is closest to Chilham?
Chilham station, in Chilham itself.
Can the van park in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to Chilham?
Yes, we do. Chilham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chilham hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Chilham
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chilham book the van for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chilham, can book the van as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Chilham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Fish and chip van hire around Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Chilham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chilham. Chilham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
If you had Broadham Down in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Coming by train? Chilham station serves Chilham directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilham, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across CT4. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, The Square and Bagham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (within half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Also in Chilham
- 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