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Fish and chip van for parties in Sheldwich, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Sheldwich and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Sheldwich
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Sheldwich
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
About our party fish and chip van in Sheldwich
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and birthday parties, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A country party near Sheldwich is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Perfect for your party in Sheldwich
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Other occasions in Sheldwich
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
For event organisers in Sheldwich
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Midsummer parties in Sheldwich stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let your neighbours know
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Put the menu up by the van.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Party venues around Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. People in Sheldwich book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (9 miles away).
A christening at Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. If guests are coming by rail, Selling station is about 2.6 miles away. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party at a home on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Sheldwich include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Sheldwich
How far is Sheldwich from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Sheldwich too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van come to Sheldwich?
We do. Sheldwich is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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