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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wickhambreaux
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Wickhambreaux.
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Wickhambreaux
Common questions in Wickhambreaux
Is Wickhambreaux too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Wickhambreaux close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wickhambreaux
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas parties and community events and fairs.
In a rural place like Wickhambreaux, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Bringing the van to Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Coming by train? Bekesbourne station is about 2.6 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Wickhambreaux are Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Wickhambreaux, we also cover Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Wickhambreaux
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
PTAs at schools such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wickhambreaux
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Wickhambreaux
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wickhambreaux, and we will check the date and send a price.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Late September evenings in Wickhambreaux lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to Wickhambreaux
Also in Wickhambreaux
- 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