Kent · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Shepway, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Shepway: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van in Shepway
Party fish and chip van in Shepway, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. For family celebrations after a christening and retirement celebrations, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Parties around Shepway are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Shepway get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Shepway parties: what to know
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Shepway come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shepway to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Martin's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. A green space like Mote Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shepway, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME15. Local streets include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Shepway include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
FAQs for Shepway
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Occasions we serve in Shepway
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shepway and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Shepway
What else we do in Shepway
- 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