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Party Fish and Chip Van for Tickham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Tickham and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Tickham
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Party fish and chip van in Tickham, fried fresh
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it’s street parties and milestone birthdays, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Tickham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Tickham
Which station is closest to Tickham?
Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Tickham?
We do. Tickham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Tickham and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Hosting a chip van party in Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tickham and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Within reach of Tickham are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
For parties in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. From Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Tickham, we cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Also in Tickham
For event organisers in Tickham
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Midsummer parties in Tickham 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.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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