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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Ickham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Ickham.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
Book the van in Ickham
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Ickham
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and care home visits, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Ickham, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Ickham
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ickham, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Ickham questions
What’s the nearest station to Ickham?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Bringing the van to Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Ickham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ickham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west. For a fundraiser at a school like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ickham
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Also in Ickham
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By late September, sunset in Ickham is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Ickham?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Ickham hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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