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Fish and chip van for parties in Caring, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Caring? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Fresh fish and chips in Caring
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Caring
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties and neighbourhood events.
Country parties near Caring suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Caring?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. 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.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Caring
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Caring?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Caring is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Caring is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Events we cater in Caring
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Among the historic houses close to Caring are Stoneacre (0.7 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.7 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
Planning a party in Caring
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Caring, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Caring is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Nicholas's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Caring, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Caring Lane and Caring Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Caring, we also cover Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
Places near Caring
More for events in Caring
For event organisers in Caring
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Caring
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Caring? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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