Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Shalmsford Street events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Shalmsford Street.
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Party fish and chip van for Shalmsford Street events
About our party fish and chip van in Shalmsford Street
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and kids’ birthday parties, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Shalmsford Street, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Shalmsford Street
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shalmsford Street
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Events we cater in Shalmsford Street
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shalmsford Street book the van for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
- Leaving parties
A green space like Broadham Down is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
Other occasions in Shalmsford Street
What affects the price in Shalmsford Street
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Shalmsford Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Shalmsford Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Shalmsford Street
Which station is closest to Shalmsford Street?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Shalmsford Street parties: what to know
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Shalmsford Street as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away. Shalmsford Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Shalmsford Street, we cover Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Autumn and winter parties in Shalmsford Street get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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