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Party Fish and Chip Van in Abbey Gate
Bring the chip shop to your party in Abbey Gate. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Children’s parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van for Abbey Gate events
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Abbey Gate
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Party fish and chip van in Abbey Gate, cooked to order
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for family celebrations after a christening and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Abbey Gate, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Abbey Gate
What else we do in Abbey Gate
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What affects the price in Abbey Gate
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Abbey Gate
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Abbey Gate: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Abbey Gate?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Abbey Gate?
We do. We serve events in Abbey Gate and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. In Abbey Gate, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- A picture of the parking spot helps
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Abbey Gate parties: what to know
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME14 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Paul's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Abbey Gate, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in ME14 and ME16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the M20 close by, Abbey Gate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Abbey Gate include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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