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Fish and chip van hire in CT50
Planning an event in CT50? We cover Cheriton and Sandgate and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
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What we do in CT50
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in CT50
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in CT50
The cost per head generally 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.
Why hosts in CT50 choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Around Cheriton
In Cheriton, that can mean an event near Pent Valley Technology College, Church of All Souls and White Lion pub. Nearby too are All Soul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east) and Lower Leas Coastal Park (1.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Cheriton is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill.
A fish and chip van across CT50: what to know
There are 2 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in CT50, so whether your event is in Cheriton and Sandgate or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Cheriton: Thinking of using Lower Leas Coastal Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as All Soul's Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Late September evenings in Cheriton lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
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.
Why a fish and chip van works
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In CT50, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in CT50
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
- 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