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Party Fish and Chip Van for Ickham events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Ickham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Ickham events
Occasions we serve in Ickham
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ickham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family parties with children
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Party fish and chip van in Ickham, fried fresh
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and get-togethers with old friends, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
A country party near Ickham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Flag any coeliac guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Parties in Ickham: homes, halls and local tips
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For a party in Ickham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We serve parties across CT3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
What affects the price in Ickham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Ickham stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ickham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
What else we do in Ickham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Ickham and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Ickham
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Ickham?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What about guests who do not 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.
- 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