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Fish and chip van hire in Shirkoak, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Shirkoak.
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in Shirkoak
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evenings in Shirkoak stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Shirkoak
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and care home visits, with pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a rural place like Shirkoak, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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.
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Bringing the van to Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Shirkoak are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shirkoak to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Parks such as Stone Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. After a service at Parish Church of All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Shirkoak we cover include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Questions from Shirkoak
How far is Shirkoak from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Takeaway run or book a 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 guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shirkoak?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Shirkoak
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shirkoak?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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