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Fish and chip van hire in Sheldwich, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Sheldwich.
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in Sheldwich
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fish and chip van hire in Sheldwich, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for work Christmas parties and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Sheldwich, 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Events we cater in Sheldwich
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.6 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
Also near Sheldwich
Other occasions in Sheldwich
A fish and chip van in Sheldwich: local details
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. 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 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
FAQs for Sheldwich
Is Sheldwich too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Sheldwich?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sheldwich.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Evenings in Sheldwich stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sheldwich, and we will check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Sheldwich
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sheldwich? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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