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Party Fish and Chip Van for Charing events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Charing.
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Charing
What affects the price in Charing
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Party fish and chip van in Charing, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We serve gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties.
For a party in Charing, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will bring everything else. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Charing
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Also near Charing
Other occasions in Charing
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Autumn and winter parties in Charing get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Charing, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Check the street’s parking rules
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Questions from Charing
Which station is closest to Charing?
Charing has its own station: Charing station.
Could you trade in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books party fish and chip van in Charing?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Charing:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Planning a party in Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Charing are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charing to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Charing station serves Charing directly. Among the historic houses close to Charing are Godinton House (3.9 miles south-east) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.7 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a party at a home on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-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