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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shorne Ridgeway events
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 Shorne Ridgeway.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Shorne Ridgeway
How our fish and chip van hire works in Shorne Ridgeway
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Shorne Ridgeway. For gatherings after a funeral and community events and fairs, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Shorne Ridgeway, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shorne Ridgeway?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Other occasions in Shorne Ridgeway
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Shorne Ridgeway
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Shorne Ridgeway. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Shorne Ridgeway, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Around Shorne Ridgeway, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shorne Ridgeway to London (24 miles away).
Parks such as Shorne Woods Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
For events in DA12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Shorne Ridgeway, we cover Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Shorne Ridgeway questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Shorne Ridgeway?
Higham station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
- 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