Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Shottenden
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Shottenden.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Shottenden
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire in Shottenden, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and garden get-togethers, with mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Shottenden, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Shottenden
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Shottenden
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Shottenden and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Fish and chip van hire around Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Shottenden will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Shottenden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Selling station is about 2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Nearby places to Shottenden
What else we do in Shottenden
What affects the price in Shottenden
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shottenden
How far is Shottenden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Shottenden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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