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Party Fish and Chip Van for Shorne events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Shorne.
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Shorne?
About our party fish and chip van in Shorne
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Typical bookings include children’s parties and birthday parties, with curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Country parties near Shorne suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in Shorne
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It’s also a bit of fun.
In Shorne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
If you had Shorne Woods Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Autumn and winter parties in Shorne 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Shorne? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Shorne
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure the van can park legally
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the van.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
FAQs for Shorne
What’s the nearest station to Shorne?
Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shorne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park at our house?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Also near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shorne. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Shorne and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Hosting a chip van party in Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. In and around Shorne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Shorne include Cobham College (2.3 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. For party guests on the train, Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For parties in DA12, we just need to know where the van can park. From The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
- 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