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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shoreham events
We bring a fish and chip van across Shoreham and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Shoreham?
Bringing the van to Shoreham
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For events in Shoreham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Shoreham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shoreham to London (16 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Shoreham: Shoreham (Kent) station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Shoreham. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Shoreham, we also cover Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Shoreham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Old George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Shoreham
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a hamlet or village like Shoreham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Shoreham
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
Among the historic houses close to Shoreham are Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Knole House (4.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Shoreham. Evenings in Shoreham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Nearby places to Shoreham
Other occasions in Shoreham
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Shoreham: your questions answered
Could you trade in Raspberry Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Shoreham?
Shoreham (Kent) station, in Shoreham itself.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What affects the price in Shoreham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Shoreham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Shoreham
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- 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