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Fish and chip van hire in CT4
Hosting a party in CT4? We serve Shalmsford Street, Bridge and Chilham and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Planning an event in CT4?
Areas within CT4
- Shalmsford Street
- Bridge
- Chilham
- Elham
- Chartham
- Petham
- Old Wives Lees
- Patrixbourne
- Heart's Delight
- Barham
- Chartham Hatch
- Shottenden
- Stelling Minnis
- Bekesbourne
- Kingston
- Bishopsbourne
- Bossingham
- Street End
- Woolage Village
- Bekesbourne Hill
- Derringstone
- Gravel Castle
- Molash
- Ottinge
- Waltham
- Wootton
- Denton
- Godmersham
- Marley
- Mystole
- Out Elmstead
- Pett Bottom
- Rhodes Minnis
- Shelvin
- Upper Hardres
- Womenswold
- Garlinge Green
- Lodge Lees
- Lower Hardres
- Lynsore Bottom
- Mountain Street
- Nackington
- Westwood
- Woolage Green
- Breach
- Anvil Green
- Canterbury
- Stuppington
Occasions in CT4
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across CT4
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for staff thank-you lunches and village fêtes and school fairs.
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Pricing in CT4
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in CT4? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What’s near Shalmsford Street
In Shalmsford Street, that can mean an event near Broadham Down, Chartham Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. Shalmsford Street’s nearest station is Chartham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Fish and chip van hire in CT4: local guide
From Canterbury, Shalmsford Street and Bridge to 46 villages and hamlets, bookings across CT4 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of CT4 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. Around 3 places in CT4 are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue.
Shalmsford Street: Thinking of using Broadham Down? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. PTAs at schools such as Chartham Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Evenings in Shalmsford Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Common questions in CT4
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
- 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