Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Birling events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Birling. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Birling
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About our party fish and chip van in Birling
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. For naming days and christenings and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Birling 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.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Birling parties: what to know
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. For a party in Birling, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Birling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Birling to London (25 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Wherever your party is in ME19, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Birling, we cover Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Birling include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Birling include The Holmesdale School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Birling and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Also in Birling
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Birling until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
FAQs for Birling
Which station is closest to Birling?
West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Is Birling close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to Birling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Birling is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Show us where the van would go
- Let your neighbours know
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
- 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