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Fish and Chip Van Hire for South Alkham events
Bring the chip shop to your event in South Alkham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near South Alkham
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Fish and chip van hire in South Alkham, fried fresh
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it’s evening wedding food and festive get-togethers, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as South Alkham, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
FAQs for South Alkham
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Late September evenings in South Alkham lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. South Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from South Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Anthony the Martyr, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. A green space like Sladden Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. South Alkham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Alkham, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Perfect for your event in South Alkham
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in South Alkham book the van for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Other occasions in South Alkham
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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