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Fish and chip van for parties in Blue Town, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Blue Town? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Blue Town?
Parties in Blue Town: homes, halls and local tips
Blue Town is about 3 miles north-west of Minster, in Kent. Around Blue Town, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Blue Town is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Blue Town to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If you had Barton's Point Coastal Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. If the day starts at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Parties anywhere in ME12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From New Road, Kent Road and West Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Blue Town include the A249, so getting the van to your party is simple. Close by, we cover parties in Sheerness (1 mile south-east), Grain (2 miles north-west), Halfway Houses (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south) and Wallend (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (14 miles south-east), Faversham (11 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles south-east) and Davington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (under half a mile east).
- Schools near Blue Town include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Party fish and chip van for your party in Blue Town
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater family reunions and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Around Blue Town, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Blue Town
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Also near Blue Town
Other occasions in Blue Town
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Midsummer parties in Blue Town stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Blue Town? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Blue Town
Can the van park in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Blue Town from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
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 you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who books party fish and chip van in Blue Town?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Children’s parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Blue Town has its own station, Sheerness-On-Sea station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Blue Town hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Blue Town
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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