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Fish and chip van for parties in Shottenden, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Shottenden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van in Shottenden
How our party fish and chip van works in Shottenden
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. For family reunions and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Shottenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Midsummer parties in Shottenden 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.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Shottenden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Occasions we serve in Shottenden
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Get-togethers with old friends
Within reach of Shottenden are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Shottenden
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Towns and villages near Shottenden
What else we do in Shottenden
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Shottenden: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Shottenden?
Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do street parties?
Frequently, yes. Start the road closure application early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Hosting a chip van party in Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For a party in Shottenden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Selling station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Shottenden, we cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
- 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