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Fish and chip van for parties in Ashford, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Ashford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ashford
Party fish and chip van in Ashford, cooked to order
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. For family celebrations after a christening and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Parties in Ashford can be anywhere from a home to a function room. The van just needs a level spot outside. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For event organisers in Ashford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Ashford drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Ashford is in Kent. People in Ashford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashford to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there’s a station right in Ashford: Ashford International station. Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Ashford is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26. Your party could be at a house on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A20 and A28 close by, Ashford is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also serve parties in Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Ashford include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Locomotive pub (within half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Ashford
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Common questions in Ashford
How far is Ashford from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashford.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cover Ashford?
We do. Ashford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Ashford?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Historic houses near Ashford include Godinton House (2 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Show us where the van would go
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
A few lights around the van look great.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashford
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- 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