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Party Fish and Chip Van in Charing Hill
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Charing Hill and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Charing Hill?
How our party fish and chip van works in Charing Hill
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and leaving parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Charing Hill, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Party venues around Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Charing Hill and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Charing Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A green space like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Charing Hill we cover include Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Show us where the van would go
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Keep the queue away from the road.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. For a late-May party in Charing Hill, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Charing Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Charing Hill
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Children’s parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Among the historic houses close to Charing Hill are Godinton House (4.2 miles south) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.2 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Charing Hill
Do you come out to small places like Charing Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Charing Hill?
Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Also near Charing Hill
More for events in Charing Hill
- 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