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Fish and chip van for parties in Baker's Cross, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Baker's Cross and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Baker's Cross
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Baker's Cross
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater kids’ birthday parties and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Baker's Cross is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Baker's Cross, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Baker's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
FAQs for Baker's Cross
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Dunstan: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can the van come to our street party?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
For event organisers in Baker's Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Baker's Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Baker's Cross
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
Parks such as Crane Valley typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For a party in Baker's Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Baker's Cross. Baker's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Dunstan, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Baker's Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 usually the easier option.
- 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