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Party Fish and Chip Van for Basted events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Basted and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
A chip van near Basted
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Confirm allergies by email
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Party fish and chip van in Basted, cooked to order
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and kids’ birthday parties.
A country party near Basted is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Basted drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Basted? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Basted
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Basted?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Basted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Where the van can park in Basted
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Parties in Basted: homes, halls and local tips
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a party in Basted, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Basted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Basted to London (23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Within reach of Basted are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the TN15 postcode area. From Basted Mill and Plough Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Basted
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose a fish and chip van in Basted?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Basted hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Basted and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Basted
What else we do in Basted
- 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