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Party Fish and Chip Van for Shirkoak events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Shirkoak. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
Party fish and chip van for Shirkoak events
How our party fish and chip van works in Shirkoak
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In a small place like Shirkoak, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Shirkoak: your questions answered
Is Shirkoak close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Shirkoak 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.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Shirkoak?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Towns and villages near Shirkoak
Other occasions in Shirkoak
Hosting a chip van party in Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Shirkoak, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of All Saints, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. A green space like Stone Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
For parties in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Should I sort the food myself?
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’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Autumn and winter parties in Shirkoak get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A few lights around the van look great.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Shirkoak
- A menu almost everyone likes
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Who books party fish and chip van in Shirkoak?
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
Within reach of Shirkoak are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Shirkoak
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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