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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Tickham
We bring a fish and chip van across Tickham and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Tickham
Fish and chip van hire in Tickham, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and big birthdays, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Tickham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Tickham
Organising a club, school or community event in Tickham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Common questions in Tickham
Is Tickham close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Is Tickham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Tickham: venues, parking and local tips
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Tickham is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Lynsted and Norton Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Within reach of Tickham are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
We take the van to events all over ME9. Whether your event is on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Tickham, we also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
More for events in Tickham
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Events we cater in Tickham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Teynham station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Tickham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van in Tickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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