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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Walmer
We bring a fish and chip van to Walmer and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Walmer
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Walmer
Is Walmer close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van come to Walmer?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Walmer is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Walmer
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for staff lunches and team days and visits to care homes and day centres.
In a smaller place like Walmer, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Nearby places to Walmer
Other occasions in Walmer
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Occasions we serve in Walmer
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Among the historic houses close to Walmer are Walmer Castle (within half a mile south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Bringing the van to Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Walmer. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Downs Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 0.7 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Walmer, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Anywhere in CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Walmer on the A258, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Walmer until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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