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Party Fish and Chip Van in Bridge
Party fish and chip van in Bridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Bridge
Party fish and chip van for your party in Bridge
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Bridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
Nearby places to Bridge
Other occasions in Bridge
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Bridge
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bridge, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Bridge
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Bridge
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Midsummer parties in Bridge stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Bridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Bridge: your questions answered
Is Bridge close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Bridge?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How do you handle 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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Hosting a chip van party in Bridge
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bridge. Bridge is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Historic houses near Bridge include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Bridge is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Bridge include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Arms (less than half a mile east)
- 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