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Party Fish and Chip Van for Bobbing events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Bobbing. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van for Bobbing events
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a late-May party in Bobbing, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van for your party in Bobbing
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Bobbing, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Bobbing
Other occasions in Bobbing
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bobbing is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Bobbing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bobbing to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newington station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a house on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Bobbing
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Bobbing?
Newington station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the queue away from the road.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bobbing
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bobbing?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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