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Party Fish and Chip Van in Badlesmere
Party fish and chip van in Badlesmere: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Badlesmere events
Common questions in Badlesmere
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Badlesmere?
Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on my drive?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Badlesmere?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Badlesmere and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How our party fish and chip van works in Badlesmere
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it’s family reunions and family celebrations after a christening, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Badlesmere, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Badlesmere hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Badlesmere and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Badlesmere drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let your neighbours know
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ensure the van can park legally
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Perfect for your party in Badlesmere
You do not need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Children’s parties
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Among the historic houses close to Badlesmere are Belmont House and Gardens (1.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Nearby places to Badlesmere
Also in Badlesmere
Party venues around Badlesmere
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Badlesmere will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Badlesmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Badlesmere to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A christening at Church of St Leonard followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Badlesmere, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the ME13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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