Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Waldershare
Bring the chip shop to your event in Waldershare. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Book the van in Waldershare
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
How our fish and chip van hire works in Waldershare
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening.
In a hamlet or village like Waldershare, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late September evenings in Waldershare lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Waldershare
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Waldershare, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Waldershare. Waldershare is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Pancras, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Waldershare is within about 7 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 6 miles of Waldershare, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can fry fresh for your guests. For events just outside Waldershare, we cover Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Waldershare?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Waldershare hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Waldershare
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Pancras: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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, including Waldershare.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Waldershare? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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What else we do in Waldershare
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- A short menu helps everyone
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tell people when the van opens.
What affects the price in Waldershare
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
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.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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