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Fish and chip van for parties in Blean, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Blean: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Book the van in Blean
Party fish and chip van for your party in Blean
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s get-togethers with old friends and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Country parties near Blean suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Questions from Blean
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Could you trade in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you come to Blean?
Yes, we do. Blean is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Places near Blean
What else we do in Blean
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Blean and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Blean parties: what to know
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Blean to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
A green space like Tyler Hill Meadow is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. A christening at Church of St Cosmus and St Damian followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane, wherever the van can park. Blean is on the A290, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to parties in Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Edmund's School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Archbishop's School (1.6 miles south-east)
Perfect for your party in Blean
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Canterbury West station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Blean get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Blean
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
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, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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