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Fish and chip van for parties in Shipbourne, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Shipbourne and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family parties with children
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Shipbourne?
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Shipbourne until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
How our party fish and chip van works in Shipbourne
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for garden get-togethers and retirement celebrations.
A country party near Shipbourne is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Events we cater in Shipbourne
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family parties with children
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Hosting a chip van party in Shipbourne
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the van to you. Shipbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shipbourne to London (24 miles away).
Thinking of using Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Historic houses near Shipbourne include Ightham Mote (1.1 miles north-west) and Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shipbourne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN11 postcode area. Whether your party is on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Shipbourne, we also cover Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Shipbourne
Also in Shipbourne
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Show us where the van would go
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where the van can park in Shipbourne
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Shipbourne
Is Shipbourne close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shipbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will tell you honestly.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, normally. Tell us how many children to expect.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shipbourne. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Shipbourne and across Kent
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Shipbourne? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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