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Fish and chip van for parties in Borden, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Borden and across Kent.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
Fresh fish and chips in Borden
How our party fish and chip van works in Borden
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. We are often asked to cater retirement parties and milestone birthdays, serving curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips.
Country parties near Borden 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 is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let your neighbours know
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planning a party in Borden
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Borden as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Borden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Borden frequently works. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Borden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
A little further out are Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Borden include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Borden hosts choose us
- Events in Borden and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Perfect for your party in Borden
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
In Borden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Borden questions
What’s the nearest station to Borden?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Borden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, normally. Tell us how many children to expect.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
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. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where the van can park in Borden
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Autumn and winter parties in Borden get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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More for events in Borden
- 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