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Party Fish and Chip Van for Bilting events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Bilting? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van for Bilting events
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Arrange an alternative if needed
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Finish with the birthday cake.
About our party fish and chip van in Bilting
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and street parties.
Country parties near Bilting suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Bilting
How far is Bilting from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
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 follow the site rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Bilting?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bilting is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. For a late-May party in Bilting, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Also in Bilting
Bilting parties: what to know
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the van to you. Bilting is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you had Godmersham Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. A christening at Church of St Lawrence followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Bilting is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over TN25 and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to parties in Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Who books party fish and chip van in Bilting?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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