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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shatterling events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Shatterling.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Company team days
A chip van near Shatterling
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. 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.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Shatterling and across Kent
How our fish and chip van hire works in Shatterling
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Somewhere like Shatterling, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shatterling
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shatterling, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mary's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shatterling
Is Shatterling close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shatterling?
Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Do you come to Shatterling?
We do. Shatterling is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Shatterling, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Also in Shatterling
Shatterling: venues, parking and local tips
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Shatterling as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shatterling to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Shatterling are Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Coming by train? The nearest station is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A short menu helps everyone
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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