Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wittersham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Wittersham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Wittersham?
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Wittersham
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and care home visits.
Somewhere like Wittersham, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Places near Wittersham
Other occasions in Wittersham
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wittersham: venues, parking and local tips
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wittersham is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 4.5 miles south. For a fundraiser at a school like Wittersham Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Wittersham is within about 5 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Wittersham on the B2082, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Wittersham
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Wittersham from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Wittersham?
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Within reach of Wittersham are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north) and Lamb House (4.7 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wittersham
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Wittersham, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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