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Party Fish and Chip Van in Arpinge
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Arpinge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Arpinge
About our party fish and chip van in Arpinge
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. For get-togethers with old friends and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Arpinge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A summer party in Arpinge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Perfect for your party in Arpinge
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Arpinge parties: what to know
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Parties in Arpinge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arpinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Oswald's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Parties anywhere in CT18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Arpinge we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Questions from Arpinge
Can you serve after a service at St Oswald's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come 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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The length of service
A chip van frequently 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 we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Arpinge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
For event organisers in Arpinge
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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