Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Chilham
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Chilham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Children’s parties
Planning an event in Chilham?
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How our party fish and chip van works in Chilham
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and kids’ birthday parties, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
A country party near Chilham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Autumn and winter parties in Chilham get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chilham
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FAQs for Chilham
Do you come out to small places like Chilham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Chilham?
Chilham station, in Chilham itself.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chilham.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do you come to Chilham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Chilham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Count children separately
- Send us a picture of the drive
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planning a party in Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a party in Chilham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chilham. We take the van to 922 places across Kent.
For party guests on the train, Chilham has its own station, Chilham station. Thinking of using Broadham Down? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over CT4 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as The Street, The Square and Bagham Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Chilham, we cover Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Woolpack Inn (within half a mile west)
What affects the price in Chilham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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