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Fish and chip van hire in Shorne, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Shorne and across Kent.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A chip van near Shorne
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Fish and chip van hire in Shorne, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Shorne, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Shorne is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Fish and chip van hire around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Across the DA12 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shorne includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Shorne. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Where the van can park in Shorne
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Common questions in Shorne
Is Shorne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Shorne?
Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shorne?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shorne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- 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